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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
orpheus10 OP
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Pryso, the Basie tune doesn't qualify because there are so many other things going on. The Miles tune qualifies in regard to number of notes and space, but the beginning is kind of "abstract", plus it takes a lot of notes combined to make a significant statement.

If there is anyone qualified to rise to this challenge, you are. As this game goes along and you see what I'm looking for, you'll get better.

The few notes must make a significant statement that's imprinted on your mind, as are the first few notes of "If I Were a Bell" and "Moanin".
acman3
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As you like to say "We can chew gum and talk"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohFNLF_8Dik
acman3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrIHEdKa0x0
acman3
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One more for the road.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Mtoqt92Ek
orpheus10 OP
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Bill Evans is very "Christmassy"; he captures the spirit of the season, and reminds me a little bit of "Peanuts"; you know, with Charley Brown, Lucy and the gang.

This is the season, and that last tune captures it like a beautiful Christmas Card.
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