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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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nsp
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frogman

You nailed it Thompson had a "sweet and relaxed" softer sound on soprano which I like.  Obviously he did not get much credit for being first on soprano. But Coltrane doing "My Favorite Things" , a very popular song from "The Sound of Music" garnered him more attention &exposure for playing soprano.
Yes I agree Thompson does sound like Hawkins, especially on ballads. Which is not a bad thing as I really dig Hawkins and have been rediscovering his music in the last year or so. I do feel Thompson has more of a modern bebop style. I plan to get a couple of Thompson cd's to add to my collection.
pryso
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nsp, thanks for checking those.  Guess I need to resort to the only reasonable answer, break the seals and play the records so I can check myself. ;^)

frog, a little trivia on Dinah Washington.  She was married to Dick "Night Train" Lane, a defensive back for the Detroit Lions.  They were "my" team as a kid in the '50s.

I'd certainly heard of Lucky Thompson but don't have any albums with him as a leader.  This site certainly does open new things o10.

Also o10, so long as you stay with your own introduction to this wonderful site I don't see anything being deleted.

In general, no Buds for me.  I only drink craft beers.

Now perhaps a new game.  Post a cover to a well known number that you consider worthwhile.  Not a cover of simply a pop or rock song, like "I Only Have Eyes . . .", but an established jazz song.  For the most part I avoid covers, unless they bring a fun new perspective.  I think George Russell does that here with one of Miles' best known.  (Although I admit I don't enjoy this one as much as on the album I have, which is not on YouTube) -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jrh2CPvwI8
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jafant
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Anyone digging -
Wes Montgomery - Paris ORTF Recording.
acman3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2kKyTIbc-k
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