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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
mary_jo
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Frogman, when I saw your 4’33" link and the video from Alex, I thought for a sec that my speakers went crazy. ;) You two gave me huge laugh though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfsmmk93H3I

And yes, I am perfectly aware of the fact that intense debate can improve the entire communication and boost everyone’s creativity so do not worry about that. I just do not want to ’hurt’ anybody in the process. :-)

Also, thank you for your words of support, you have so soft and gentle touch in your expressions, as if you play music along. This is you talking:

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

Few posts before, you have written something what I find very important and what is not to be missed.

„Do an artist’s personal controversies diminish the art?“

Smart people say that an artist personal controversies should not diminish it’s work as long as the work itself does not reflect the possible bad character of an artist or as long as the work itself does not contain the amoral or similar stuff which could be found in the life of an artist. This obviously means that the work of an art can stand for itself and exist almost as a non material human being with it’s own ’life’ that is completely separated from it’s creator.

But still, if you observe things on extreme examples (mild ones are easy to handle), would you think the same? If I take Hitler for instance, could I admire his paintings even if I am aware of his monstrosity at the same time? Certainly not.

Back to music...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCDMQqDUtv4

„Tryin’ to make it real, compared to what? C’mon baby!“

Wish you all nice day...


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jafant
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Allen Toussaint (R.I.P.)
orpheus10 OP
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Irony of ironies Mary_jo; I don't guess you knew that you posted one of Rok's most favorite tunes?  Compared to What.
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rok2id
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Very nice!!  Dig the people working in the kitchen.   They seem oblivious to the entire thing. :)  She comes across as a genuinely nice person.   This is at homeless shelter type place.   What a thoughtful thing to do.

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUsgnI78VXw

Cheers
pryso
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rok, I was driving to an audio club gathering Sunday morning when I heard "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" on my favored FM jazz station on the car radio and thought I should post a link later as it seemed to fit so well with recent discussions here.  But I was away all day so very pleased to see you had the same idea.

Now, not to continue thumping on the deceased equine but I need to comment on o10's calling "you seem to say that Billie's rough life helped her as a singer." as "BS".  I wouldn't say "helped her" but I have little doubt her "rough" experiences had a huge impact on her adult personality, sensitivity, and general perspective on life.  And that must have come out in the ways she expressed herself in her singing.  That is not to suggest she would not have been successful and admired had she not be introduced into prostitution for example, only that that experience added to who she was so became an element of her emotions and sensitivities later in life. 

On another subject, o10 you suggest a question I don't remember asking myself.  Did Miles and Jamal ever record or perform together?  I'm not aware if they did.  If not, a little surprising if they were good friends.
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