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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
7,561 posts
 
Very nice clips, Alex; thanks.  Charlie Rouse playing Bossas; what a surprise!  Had not heard that record nor knew of its existence.  Not the style of playing nor music that I have associated with Charlie Rouse.  I have always thought of Rouse: dry tone, clipped phrases, somewhat aggressive rhythmically.  All good and individualistic traits (perfect for Monk’s music), but not the style of playing that immediately comes to mind in association with Bossa Nova.  And it works!  He sounds wonderful on this.  This is one I have to find.

I was intrigued by the credits on the Dave Pike album cover; another I didn’t know.  Clark Terry has always been one of my favorite trumpet/flugelhorn players and he hasn’t gotten enough attention here:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_30XmNMsKvY

Welcome back!

orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Frogman, it's only in isolated pockets of the US that anything African survived; everything African is new in the US. The "Blues" as some people claim didn't come from Africa; that came from picking cotton in the hot sun without pay; that would give anybody "The Blues".

As we know, a lot was retained in Brazil, Cuba, and the Caribbean.

Milton is well represented in my collection, and your contributions (which I enjoyed) reminded me that I'll have to put him on my playlist.


orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Alex, I only know of Charley Rouse with Monk, but I really liked those Bossa Nova clips.

All those records were new to me, and made for easy listening; especially Zoot Sims.

It seems you had my kind of holiday when I was healthy enough to enjoy things like that. May you be able to swim and drive your bicycle forever.


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frogman
7,561 posts
 
I thought the topic was rhythm in religious practices; not the blues per se. Still....

I suspect that it’s probably safer to not to open this can of worms again; but the origin of the blues, because of the importance of the blues in jazz, is a subject that deserves to be better understood by anyone claiming to be a jazz enthusiast.  It is not well understood at all.  There is much material available on the subject that clearly points to what is something that is acknowledged by practically all authorities on the subject; perhaps except “authorities” here. The blues clearly has its roots in Africa and understanding this will open the door to better understanding evolution in jazz. I encourage all to do a simple internet search on the subject; fascinating stuff.
alexatpos
1,249 posts
 
Frogman and Orpheus,thanks for the nice words, glad you like it,than hope you would not mind me posting some more music where Rouse plays.

Dave Bailey Sextet (with Terry, Fuller,Parlan and Rouse) from the  album :Gettin' Into Somethin' 

https://youtu.be/FOpUIJV7KgI
https://youtu.be/-85mOM06wZg

Charlie Rouse from the album 'Yeah'
https://youtu.be/20lM8-bocaM
https://youtu.be/_I3WXYncRrA




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