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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Rahsaan Roland Kirk ,No body played like him .He could blow music out his nose .The Man was unbeliveable .I have him on two Atlantic jazz cd collections  vol.1 and 2 .Great collection of live Atlantic Jazz artists.I used to play them all the time but i moved and my collection is all boxed  up.After reading these lists its time to go digging for my Cds.and hook up my TT and play my jazz albums.
@limomangus - agreesd Rahsaan is a legend that doesn’t get his just do for his contributions to jazz. I love his work.

cheers 
pryso, I enjoyed that “Round Midnight”. “Film Noir” vibe. Thanks. Here’s an unusual cover of a jazz classic. This band sizzles!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pQJGeKWNDis

Couldn’t agree more re Rahsaan.  My favorite Rahsaan recording. Different, but pure genius!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n8k3baNeGZo