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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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orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, I had to listen to all your submissions twice because I wasn't impressed the first time, but neither was I impressed the second time.

I clearly stated the most impressive "you ever heard". Since that's what you submitted, you most certainly submitted what was requested, but since I wasn't impressed, and since you are a musician (professional no less) there must have been something wrong with my evaluation.

I accept me as I am. (something I should have done shortly after birth) I don't mean I would still be pooping on myself; some things needed changing, but I would have been in search of who I am, as opposed to being the person somebody else wanted me to be.

Fortunately others will make submissions, and comment on yours. I'm sure the comments will get better for you.

"Have You Met Miss Jones"; I liked that tune, and they qualified as capturing the essence of the tune while producing a very listenable sound, but I missed whatever was special about the bass.


frogman
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O-10, not looking for positive comments at all, but thanks for your concern 😇. Thoughtful commentary would be nice however. Three performances in three different genres that came to mind immediately. Like I said in my post, the whole idea of a "best" is kind of pointless, imo. Frankly, I am not surprised by your reaction since it is no secret that you and I often listen for and react to very different things in music; after all, you think Billy Bang is a good player. Btw, I don’t think there is anything "wrong with (your) evaluation"; I don’t go there. There are so many reasons why those are notable performances, starting with Pedersen’s finesse and impeccable pitch (for a bass player). I would welcome from you an example of a jazz bass solo that you feel betters it as far as command of the changes of a tune and is at the level of what a good horn, guitar or piano player can do; a rarity. Btw, you said "best" not "impressive"; two different things. Kenny G holding a note for several minutes is "impressive". Cheers.
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jafant
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Kenny G
schubert
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The only way a bass can  really carry a melody is to be bowed .
Spalding perhaps?
There are any number of Paul Hindemith’s" Sonata For Double- Bass " (with Pn.)
on You Tube for a modern approach .

A fine one is Matthew McDonald , a principle bassist, acc, by a very fine pianist, Tomoko Takahashi .
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