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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.
orpheus10
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Alex, the very first thing that impressed me about Clarence Shaw's record was the cover; a picture of urban decay; that means he has consideration for those at the bottom.

I can't quite explain it, but there is something about the music that sounds like Chicago; it's hip, classic jazz, that rings of the South Side. (that was when there was only one "South Side", and that was the South Side of Chicago, even Al Capone was headquartered on the South Side in much earlier times)

This music was made for settling back into your favorite chair, and just letting the music absorb you. That trumpet is so smooth and unpretentious, while the accompanying musicians blend in perfectly; I hope this album is still available.


orpheus10 OP
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Ghosthouse, this is the first time I heard someone other than Mingus play "Goodbye Porkpie Hat". This captures the spirit of sadly missing "Porkpie Hat".
orpheus10 OP
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuoXYHQJvpU
orpheus10 OP
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Here's a vocal version of "Goodbye Porkpie Hat"


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuoXYHQJvpU
pryso
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o10, here is a surprising version of "Goodbye Porkpie Hat".  Who would expect it from a rock guitarist?  There are a few others as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImxM4Rj5pOQ

Then, "Is Mingus volatile or what?".  Since you're a fan, and for any others here as well, have you read his bio, "Beneath The Underdog"?  Likely more fiction than truth but still fascinating.
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