Sorry if this disappoints. It was I who deleted my own post. In my haste I misread pryso’s post. I thought, at first, that his “aficionado challenge” was to be able to identify a band....any band....not just the one in his link. I had responded with a resounding “Amen!” when I realized just what he meant. Way too easy 😊
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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Thanks for the excellent clips, mary_jo; two great artists. That Turrentine recording is one of my favorites from one of my favorite tenor players. He had a wonderful way of telling a story with his solos; great tenor sound. As you say, it is indeed a great pity when people do not nurture and preserve the beauty around them. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LLn3FT9BsRs As with Billie Holiday the power in the delivery of the song makes the vocal imperfections mostly irrelevant. |
The future of Jazz is not all doom and gloom. Now, just ditch the headgear. Thank You Wynton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFs7cyPmzxk Love the tap. Cheers |
Mary-jo, since you've joined our gathering, we have a lot more activity, and I like that. Frogman, Nina Simone sings about some of the island deities; Dambalah is one of them. Those Gods from Africa survived in the Caribbean, but not in "America". (decline the controversy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pDwH-S0KoU Sea Lion Woman ----- See Line Woman lacks logic for a title, so does C line Woman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVEbzdN_7n0 The best of Billie Holiday settles all disputes, because that collection leaves the worst of Billie Holiday out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRYFRvOUrvI&list=RDfRYFRvOUrvI&t=849 Not only is her voice superb, but so is the music; it captures the time of the music, which is also reflected in Billie's dress; that was a time when big night clubs were flourishing. |
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