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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
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rok2id
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*****"The whole reason for Jazz at the Philharmonic was to take it to places where I could break down segregation and discrimination." Norman Granz, founder of Verve records*****

This is one of the most disgusting lies ever told.  This greedy man did the JATP thing for one reason, and that reason was MONEY.  He was not alone in exploiting black folks and their talents for personal gain.

I can assure you he made a lot more money from JATP than any player ever did.   He probably made more money than all the players combined.

And if he really wanted to break down segregation and discrimination, why didn't we have a JATP at Memphis?   New Orleans?  Miami? St Louis?   You get the picture.   He went to Seattle, Sweden, Japan, LA, NYC etc ...all the safe places.

I read, or at least tried to read his book.   What a load of BS.   I didn't know if I was reading about some greedy music 'promoter', or the life of MLK.  I soon put it down.   Weak stomach.

To profit off of people who are under total oppression, and at a severe disadvantage under which there could never be an equal relationship, is nothing to be proud of, even if it puts a few bucks in the pockets of the oppressed.


Cheers




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It’s my understanding that this band, WAR, is not in that absurdity called the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Do you laugh or Cry? I think it’s a point in their favor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0uytyTADT8

Cheers

BTW, One of the more awesome photos in Music.
pryso
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mary jo, try this -

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

rok, I'm not familiar with anything done by WAR for a couple of decades.  Are you saying whatever may have been done recently pales in comparison to their early efforts?  If so, I can believe it.  There are many bands (jazz, rock, blues, whatever) that started with something creative and interesting but were never able to sustain that.
acman3
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I got me a fever, and the only cure is more cowbell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig4jQrofnBI
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ghosthouse
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ALRIGHT!  They do lay down a groove.
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