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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Nice description of Lage’s style and I enjoyed the clips. Whenever I have listened to him (not very often) I always think Bill Frisell, but not as “heady” or intellectual as Frisell. I like the attitude in Lage’s playing and he’s an interesting player. There’s a certain easy and understated vibe that is very appealing, but the guy has some serious chops when he cuts loose. The subject of bluegrass came up here recently. For me, Lage seems to find a comfortable spot between the way some of the great bluegrass/country swing players (the “pickers”) improvise and the jazz players whose playing is more rooted in the blues. A lot of words to say what I think acman3 meant by “Bill Frisell Americana Route”. Great clips all around. |
@ghosthouse Thanks for asking about Lage. I agree with @acman3. Lage can play, it seems, almost anything effortlessly, without showing off. And acman3 is correct; his tone is great. He gets quality sound out of his electric instrument without silly effects, like a jazz master should. But he also excels on the acoustical guitar, which is to be commended. There is nothing to hide behind when playing in this manner and he shines without over amplification. He composes quality songs, many of which appear built to be ear worms. He can do more than play lead--his accompanying work in the Gary Burton Quartet is beautifully done. |
@acman3 @astewart8944 @frogman Gents - Thanks for your insights. I had posted a lengthier response but it didn’t go through. No energy to try and reconstruct it (to your benefit, perhaps!). At any rate, I think I hear many of the attributes you (pl.) mention. I read the Wikipedia entry on him and am impressed. I appreciate jazz artists whose creativity is built on a solid foundation of academic training. Spent time with Modern Lore last night. It’s not an immediate "must buy" for me but Lage does seem to have a very individual approach and is an interesting player. I like that in the first video Acman posted there’s no monster ego on display and his playing seems to come from a very serene place. Not a must buy to me at this point in listening because his compositions seem a little loose and unstructured. I’m missing a "focus". This could reflect "subtlety" on his part and/or the need for more listening on my part. Regardless, thanks for the tip on him. |
Two more young players doing some interesting things. Gilad Heckselman: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zuDk_HEZkVY https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8W8G1p0Z9nQ Jonathan Kreisberg: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s5WXa_B37LY https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_9MxdO83M5s |
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