I forgot to mention Pryso, make sure you see the movie, and after all these years, you will really enjoy the music.
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 do love those tracks, pryso; the “Ascenseur” tracks, while enjoyable and mood setting, not as much. I’ve had the record “Jazz Track” for many years and as you imply have often thought of it as a precursor and partner (of sorts) to KOB. For me, one of the most interesting things about “Jazz Track” is Bill Evans’ playing on it. Those tracks were recorded a mere month or so after Miles’ “Milestones” recording. On “Jazz Track” Bill Evans replaced Red Garland in a band in which with the exception of the drummer the personnel was essentially the same; same horns and same bass player as in “Milestones”. It is fascinating to me how on “Jazz Track” Bill Evans plays in a style which is remarkably like that of Red Garland with very little use of single note lines in his solos and relying mostly on chord movement, like guitar strumming; precisely the style that set Red Garland aside from most piano players and a technique and style that Garland pioneered. Coincidence? |
Love Red Garland’s feel and swagger; and that “block chord” style: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=owL-uQuVYLc |
Today’s Listen: Various Malian and Cuban Artists -- AFROCUBISM At first I thought ’Cubism’ referred to the style of art used on the album cover. To my surprise it was referring to Cuba. I actually like this music. There is history between Mali and Cuba dating back to the wars of independence and the military assistance given by Cuba. A lot of the African players studied music in Cuba. Both of these countries have a rich and real music heritage. The percussion says Cuba as plain as the Trumpet on other discs say Mexico. The liner notes called this Malian / Cuban fusion. I think they nailed it. Unlike some other so-called ’Fusion’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_RqNOejC58
BTW, sometimes it's best not to know the translation of the lyrics. :) Cheers |
OK frog, educate me. I enjoyed the (new to me) example of Garland's playing. However I heard him play in that "block chord" style up until 1:17, which sounded like a typical group ensemble intro. Then I heard single note lines up to 2:50, which for me was more of a solo focus, after which he reverted to chords, like a larger group joining in following a solo. So my impression was this was not all that different from other pianist's styles of mixing the two technics. Since Garland plays both ways, is it a heavier dominance of block chording that you are referring to? I would like to better understand this. |
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