If Orpheus10 asks me to leave his thread I will do so. As for analizing the hidden intentions of the participants, it would serve no purpose here and is not possible either.
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.
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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I've brought up guitarists in the past, since listening/playing is a passion of mine. Dropped out since I felt there's nothing to add. Always surprise myself when I find someone current and who plays "straight ahead"influenced music. This cat is channeling a few greats-Barney Kessel, Jim Hall..I hear some Wes octaves... https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=AwrTSXe7AKZZU1gAnvq5mWRH;_ylu=X3oDMTByMjBzZmhtBHNlYwN... Perhaps there's a player or two here, that's hip to this fine musician, Royce Campbell. Clearly he's one of so many "under the radar" musicians, that only get mentioned by a more "immersed" Jazz fan. This no frills video of Royce playing the beautiful song "Laura" brings images of the 50's greats to mind, but Royce "owns" the song https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=AwrTSXcjDaZZwhEA7Q25mWRH;_ylu=X3oDMTBycTlydWI1BHNlYwN... I hope some some of you have Julie Londons 1955 mono album, "Her Name Is Julie" On another thread, I mention I always fall back in love with her, anytime I play this album. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LA5Rqm |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ_VPBW9ieo&list=RDJJ_VPBW9ieo#t=80 Sound quality is MUCH better on new HDtracks 192/24 download -Jen Chapin revisions: Songs of Stevie Wonder. Dave |
Nice post, tablejockey. When I was in college I roomed with a jazz quitarist whose two quitar idols were Howard Roberts (discussed here many moons ago) and Royce Campbell. I remember Campbell’s "The Art Of Chord Solo Guitar" playing incessantly in our dorm room. Royce Campbell is an excellent player who has had a very successful career in the studios and as touring guitatrist for major acts and has remained, as you say, "under the radar" for a lot of jazz fans. Your description of his style is spot on: Barney Kessel meets Wes Montgomery; I would add Joe Pass to the mix of influences. Not surprisingly he recorded a Wes Montgomery "tribute" album. What may be surprising to many listeners is that they have probably heard his playing many times without realizing it. As a longtime member of Henry Mancini’s orchestra he recorded much of the popular Pink Panther music including the famous theme. Gorgeous Julie London "Laura"; thanks for that. Coincidentally (?) its Barney Kessel on guitar on the beautiful minimalist arrangement of this Johnny Mercer classic. The opposite of minimalist I love this arrangement of the tune by the great Nelson Riddle for another favorite rendition of the tune: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TMUsrY-ED0A |
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