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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
nsp
653 posts
 
frogman

On the what ifs;

Mariano had the sound AND the chops.

Also agree with alexatpos on Desmond and Getz. Both players could really set a mood and had sounds that were clearly identifiable to them within a few notes:

Desmondhttp://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n-y8AgX4fVY

Getz  :
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2lfHV6C3E0Q
pryso
1,941 posts
 
Most here may know that Cannonball was a HS teacher/band director prior to being recognized for his chops as a jazz musician.  That may have had some influence for his habit of making introductions with more than simply the song title.

Yes nsp, I've also read about "discussions" regarding credit for some of the songs between Miles and Evans.  Interestingly Evans' album "Everybody Digs Bill Evans" included Miles' signature on the cover along with other musicians offering their approval, and it featured this classic by Evans which certainly seems "at home" with KOB.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv2GgV34qIg
frogman
7,475 posts
 
**** ...the what ifs ****

Exactly.  Desmond Blue is a gem.  Speaking of musical attitude in a player (Cannonball), for me the reason that this record is so good is that the musical attitude of Desmond works very well with the production.  Not surprising being a player who said he wanted “to sound like a dry martini”.  I love the orchestrations and the way he interacts with them in his solos.  

The Getz clip is fabulous!  Thanks.   One of the best live things posted here.  “I Remember Clifford” killed me.  Amazing story teller.

pryso, **** That may have had some influence for his habit of making introductions with more than simply the song title. ****

I like that.  I know his history, but never made the connection.  You’re probably right.  In a way this goes hand in hand with his musical attitude.  Gorgeous Bill Evans that definitely could fit into the KOB vibe.

Another great live clip:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HE9bRhUwELE

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=beCGdmrP8Xc

frogman
7,475 posts
 
How’re you doing, O-10?  Hope ok.  
nsp
653 posts
 
pryso
Thanks for that lovely solo rendition by Bill. What a consumate artist, such delicate touch and use of dynamics. Creates a mood within the first few notes. Of the many piano players I admire Evans is at the top of the list by himself. I had to include this next clip. When Bill solos he takes me to places I didn't think existed. read the comments a lot of people gave Bill credit for writing this song:
http://m.youtube.com/watch/?v=mW_7gRH7ASE
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