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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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Today's Listen:

Thelonious Monk -- THE LONDON COLLECTION VOL 2

All his usual songs are here.  Monk really loved playing all his 'hits'.  But, you couldn't tell by the liner notes, because there aren't any.   Just a folded piece of paper with Monk's name and the title of the CD.   

Amazon listed 6 tracks, Goggle says 8, my CD player says 7.  Requested a return from Amazon, they agreed, said I could keep this one. 

I think this is one of those CDs they make on demand.  I am missing 'Hackensack'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM-upmlM_wg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IKofzm7fTA


Excellent Sound Quality.  Al McKibbon on Bass and Art Blakey on drums.  They don't add much. 

Again, his last recording as leader, so it's a must have for me.

Cheers

pryso
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o10, so glad to see you back again.  Stick around this time! ;^)

rok, I have Vol.1 of Monk's London Collection.  Mine is the original Black Lion release and that has four pages of liner notes (CD sized) discussing background and comments on the selections.  Lack of materials can be a problem with reissues. 
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rok2id
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@pryso 

Booklets and liner notes are so important, like mini history books.  Sometimes the history surrounding the recording / performance of the music is just as important as the music itself.

There are New Black Lion sets for sale on Amazon for around 600 dollars US.   Some used ones start at around 100 dollars.   I think I will have to manage with my reissues.

Cheers

pryso
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Wow!  $100 for a used CD?  I had no idea as I've only checked value for a few LPs.

I'm going through my CD collection now and will be reducing my LPs next.  I was going to post an invitation to any aficionados here to contact me if they'd like to see a list of what I want get rid of.  Maybe I should check eBay first for an idea about pricing. ;^)

Really, I'm not looking to make lots of money, but at my age I'm certain I won't listen to everything I own again so need to clear out all the non-favorites.
nsp
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rok2id

You are right .Liner notes and booklets can history and perspective to a musical performance and are important. $100 for Monk's London Collection? I own thst box set can't believe it's gone up in price that much.

pryso

You can go to Discogs.com, a major internet site for buying and selling lps and cds to get an idea of items value you are looking to sell.
I looked at about 15 blue notes in my collection purchased at different times and NONE had a scorpio stamp. 
My copy of "the Congregation" is a french pressing and sounds fine. My copy of "Out To Lunch" is a Music Masters 2 lp 45rpm . I have 2 copies of "Newk's Time" the 1st is a completely blue label pressed when United Artists owned Blue Note and sounds like crap. The other reissue is in stereo w ith wide s oundstage, precisely located instruments, clear sound. 
I would be interested in what you a re looking to sell, although my collection is pretty full already.

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