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
My interest in jazz on LP was revived by digging into so-called "spiritual jazz"- the Heath Bros. "Marchin' On" on Strata-East (many very cool records on that label but now pricey) and Lloyd McNeill's "Washington Suite," also expensive as an original pressing. Don't know about the CDs. 
Here we go. Challenge v 2:

But since the answer is in the responses, for a true challenge, can anyone identify the tune playing in the background as the dude in the clip sets up HIS challenge?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xc50FsGS2cs

And one more challlenge; if you can stop laughing long enough. Gotta love youtube. Actually, five challenges and identify your answers by #:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wJl7V5Y3grs


I recognized them all, but my brain is almost gone, so I could only remember the names of 'moon river' and 'ain't mis-behavin'.   My memory being what it is, is almost as terrifying as his playing.

The names will pop into my head in three or four days.

Cheers