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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
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acman3
Thanks for posting Bobo Stenson cut. I did not know he had a new cd out. I miss P Motian also. This drummer sounds a little like Paul. Who is it? I like Stenson he is never overpowering, always interesting,and yes introspective.

alexatpos & frogman
Thanks I should have recognized Wynton Kelly.

alexatpos -nice cuts by C Fuller. I was only familiar with his sideman work on Blue Note dates so this is new to me. What a strong full tone he has on this album. Another Fuller blues I like:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bipU5t0GvR8 
wondering who the sax player is?

frogman
I feel the same on Coltrane it's all good depending on my mood. I have been listening to Stellar Regions lately and find it very powerful and lyrical
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http://m.youtube.com/watch/?v=ri78Ci5tqGw

 
pryso
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nsp, when I opened your link it identified Lateef on tenor sax on that album.  Did you think it was someone else?
nsp
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pryso
Thanks I never noticed the lineup until you brought it to my attention. I like Lateef especially on this album:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DB_Y8A1Mie4

Curtis Fuller on a pretty ballad:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tRuwcOvhUrw
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pryso
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I just heard this on my local FM jazz station.  I have the album but have not listened to it in a long time.  My loss!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M2ADUgffFE

Which reminds me, any of you who may not be so fortunate to have a great station locally, they are available via the internet -

https://www.jazz88.org/listen-jazz-radio/
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