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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
frogman
7,541 posts
 
On my way home from this very concert hall and it caused me to think of this recording. A great record and one which has gotten scant attention here (if any?) especially considering it’s greatness and the story behind it; one of the most interesting in all of jazz lore. In case anyone doesn’t know the story, the tapes were accidentally found in the Library Of Congress archives. Coltrane had been in Monk’s band for some time and it shows; unlike his "At The Five Spot" sessions when he wasn’t yet entirely comfortable with Monk’s knotty and obtuse compositions. Brilliant stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEoPXZd4xaeuEiAPX_2pBUoGrp8eQL8Kx
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

I'm not well, and I would appreciate it if everyone just ignored my posts; while they fit my mood, I don't even care to read the last one.

Carry on Frogman!
frogman
7,541 posts
 
Per your previous request, O-10, no sympathy intended; but I wish you well and a full recovery.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rO2UQn32z70
frogman
7,541 posts
 
It seems to me that now is precisely the time to ramp up activity here in order to show our appreciation to O-10 for starting this thread which, differences of opinion and all, has been a very positive and educational addition to these forums.  With that in mind:

Sleepy rainy day here in NYC.  Caused me to think of this record.  Interesting in that it combines some of Evans' most interesting and at times complex compositions with an incredibly relaxed feeling.  As far as I know the only time that Evans and Zoot Sims, a very swinging and relaxed player, recorded together.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X23sKMIRnjM


pryso
1,986 posts
 
Thanks for this frog.  I have a number of Evans' albums but never even heard of this one.

I've not noted many male vocals suggested here since I've been following o10's post.  Here's one I enjoy, a nice matching of talent and approach, even if Tony is more of a crooner than jazz stylist.

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