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Jazz for aficionados

Jazz for aficionados

I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.

Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".

"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.

While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.

Enjoy the music.
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Rok, I work at home, and Pandora is always on in the background. Randy's work on the cut was what got my attention to get up and see who the heck it was that was jammin' so tuff. I'm going to create a channel for her in my Pandora lineup so that I can get more exposure of her work. She's a keeper.
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"Randy's work is what got my attention...", "I'm going to create a channel for HER...".????? I've been a Randy Brecker fan for over 40 years. I've seen him and his brother Michael (RIP) many, many times. His body of work is prodigious and eclectic. Between his work and all the recordings he's been on his discography is enormous. He's got to be one of the most recorded trumpet players of all time! Maybe you should also create a channel for Randy! Just sayin'!;)
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Learsfool:

Thanks for a very detailed, informative, and eye-opening reply. I will order a CD of the Schumann Horn piece. For some reason, there does not seem to be that many CDs available.:)

Cheers
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Chaz...I've been a Randy Brecker fan for 40 years myself. The first time I heard him was on the Idris Muhammad album
'Power Of Soul', his trumpet solo on "Loran's Dance" made me a fan of his for life. That's why when I first heard the tune yesterday, the horn player sounded familiar.
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Leny Andrade nails Herby Hancock's "Maiden Voyage"; I know this takes me on a voyage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B2WicKm0dc

I also like Sarah K., "If I Could Sing Your Blues".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROssxp6cErY

Enjoy the music
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