Here's another well known tune, by a well known artist that you can identify on the opening. This is probably the most recorded tune in all of jazz;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r77GLcGlvQ
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 think Ali Jackson’s solo is great! Completely appropriate and idiomatic; which is more than can be said about Clapton’s. Yikes! A little out of his league I think. Re drum solos in general: Wether we like drum solos or not there is a certain “jazz dynamic” that I think should be considered; it may not make everyone start to like drum solos but may put things in better context and perhaps help dislike them less . pryso alluded to this in an earlier post and Rok’s Wynton clip is a great example. It’s sort of an unwritten rule that in certain situations everyone gets to solo; everyone gets to tell his story. This goes to the communal element in jazz; kind of an old school respect thing. During my college days in South Florida there was a weekly jam session at the local Unitarian Church led by the local jazz guru the great Ira Sullivan. It was open to anyone who wanted to play and also attracted an audience. At least every other weekend this guy who clearly had a few screws loose and who fancied himself a percussionist would show up to “play”. Horrible doesn’t begin to describe the sh&t this guy would play; completely out of time. He was musically clueless. Ira would NEVER say a word and always let the guy play as long as he wanted. Imagine a grooving band and someone hammering next door building cabinets. |
If there is a jazz musician that deserves more recognition and deserves the “underground” mythical reputation that he has it is Ira Sullivan. A product of the Chicago jazz scene of the ‘50s he moved to and remained in South Florida and somewhat out of the limelight, but continued to record as leader and as sideman. A bebopper at heart he nevertheless evolved with the changing jazz times as credibly as anyone. He is a freakishly accomplished multi instrumentalist who sounds at home on all the saxophones, flutes, trumpet and flugelhorn. Amazing! One of my favorite flugelhorn players. Co-leader with Red Rodney: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sFHLhSIIzsQ On trumpet: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KQDYZfik1iA https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h5M9uXHBoaU On flute: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R5lThkdIa80 On tenor: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yxSFknFSWuw As leader on trumpet and baritone (!): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2CTcSt9ozZc One of the most beautiful soprano saxophone sounds: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oor_XcIrUmg Did I mention that I like this guy’s playing? 😊 |
That record, "The Breeze and I", by Joe Diorio, and Ira Sullivan, had one of the most beautiful versions of "I Wish You Love" I've ever heard. If it's available, I'll get it. I like Red Rodney's "Star Eyes" as well; is that available? Ira Sullivan's "Jitterbug Waltz" made me think of another version; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C6GgL4T9W8 |
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