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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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frogman
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****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
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rok2id
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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
frogman
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Jeff Beck is incredible. If you like that, check this out:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw_zQIFAI4U

Amazing guitar solo; simple, tasty; and no pick, for that great singing sound.
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mapman
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THanks for teh BEck/May link.

I have that JEff BEck CD. Lots of fun and really good!
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rok2id
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Beck was great on both clips. He always is. I confess, I was more taken with the babes!! There is a lot of talent today, they just need to sing the great songs, regardless of era. Classical players do it everyday.

Speaking of Buddy Guy, earlier today, I almost posted him with Roland Kirk, of all people. The sound quality was subpar so I didn't.

BTW, Etta James was known to threaten to kick folks' Ass for singing her songs. Esp if they did it as well as she did. Beyonce for example. But Etta is with the Lord now, so the danger has passed.

Thanks for the clip. Nice to see Buddy get his due.

Cheers
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