Rok, what did you do; pick the worst George Benson you could find, he will never forgive you.
I know this is overplayed, but at least it's getting back to the "good" George Benson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgl1hQmjITY
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 really like the way he sings “Tenderly” (in fact, I really like the way he sings period) and would put it a notch above “Breezin” in the “good” from his later over-produced studio offerings. Less of that era’s disco vibe that makes me cringe; particularly on the title tune. For some truly good Benson: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3c6yArVkXgI |
@The Frogman I don’t know if my question was answered or not. I was wondering what is the advantage of being classically trained as it relates to playing Jazz. I always assumed it meant you gained total, or at least better control over your instrument. In the other Wynton piece, I was disappointed to hear that he felt he had to make the obligatory statement about segregation in his hometown. Oh,woe is us. He does not seem to understand that if his surroundings had been integrated, odds are, he would not be where he is now. Maybe he would be playing third trumpet in the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He would not have had the dedicated teachers he had, if not for segregation. Teachers that were dedicated to teaching HIM, instead of teachers that just had degrees from top universities. There is a good chance there would have been no such thing as Jazz We gained a lot from integration, and we lost just as much, if not more. That should not be forgotten. Informative clips. *****but this is why I love Wynton***** I almost fell off my chair!! Finally seeing the light Frogman?? Cheers |
I’ll get back to you with a more detailed (and obvious) answer. Re Wynton: Don’t blame me if you bruise your rump. C’mon now, go over any and all my comments re Wynton. I have always been very consistent. I feel and have always felt (and said so) that he is a great spokesman for jazz and music in general and a great educator; as well as band leader. Those aren’t the things that I have an issue with. Pretty amazing individual. |
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