Not released until 1960, but recorded mostly in 1959, Coltrane's "Giant Steps" would change everything
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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Incredible album Frogman .... I agree. Fantastic body of music ! I'm sure you're aware that, although "Giant Steps" was John Coltrane's debut recording for Atlantic Records as a group leader, he was concurrently performing and recording with Miles Davis. Did you know that within the space of less than three weeks, Coltrane would complete his work with Miles , Cannonball Adderly, Jimmy Cobb, and the rest of the boys on "Kind of Blue," before commencing his efforts on this one. Pretty awesome stuff ! |
Today's Listen: The way she walks on stage tells you what the opera is about! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7dvk-pzzp0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S-j593g4K0&index=2&list=PLVNiahN25ReNYazG-Ddtqaswcc752Zhe6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tiyUt1SNaU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYbH4dnjCCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNskXoj3H_U Cheers |
****Incredible album.....**** Yup! The tune "Giant Steps" would literally be a giant step for improvisers on all instruments; an amazing test of a player's ability to make music over an incredibly complex chord progression like never seen before. Even the great Tommy Flanagan struggles with the changes when he solos. He is tentative from the very beginning and one gets the feeling that he is saying "what the f&%k?", and by 3:30 simply gives up and just comps them. Hard to say wether they planned it this way, but Coltrane then takes over again like the phenom he was and finishes what should have been Flanagan's solo. Amazing stuff! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xr0Tfng9SP0 |
I love this song. I remember the original from back in the day. It was nice, but nothing like this. The first time it grabbed me was when I was watching a TV Detective show, and a Female Impersonator was singing this in a gay bar. He nailed it!! Been a favorite of mine since then. This female looks much better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmMjhoyILLg Cheers |
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