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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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ghosthouse
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Thanks for that. Sarah has the voice for which the cliche "smoky" was invented...or so I think. It has a lot of "texture" to it. Did you listen to "The Lost Weekend"?

Thought it would be interesting to compare styles on one of the greatest songs ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVNiubIXHf4

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

Yeah...the quiet on this thread is a bit concerning given O’s health issues. I owe him a lot for the great intro to jazz he has provided here (even if I didn’t always enjoy much of it!). The exposure has absolutely affected my "taste" going forward.  

Thanks O.  Hope you are able to return soon.

Later, Pryso.  Ciao
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acman3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPEAxisjcbE
jafant
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Wes Montgomery
pryso
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Wow, that Sarah and Ella comparison was certainly interesting.  I got a real "smokey" vs clarity reaction, even on my iMac built-in speakers.

But apparently the irony was that Sarah died of lung cancer.

And yes, I certainly hope that o10 is simply resting up.  OK, I'm not always wanting to read all his posts, but his heart is in it and his jazz contributions make it all worthwhile.
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