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

Frogman, that post was primarily addressed to Rok and his perceptions, which he has stated numerous times.

One's perceptions may or may not have anything to do with "facts", but they are what they are.

I didn't state anything as "fact". What you assumed that I stated as fact, was merely a heightened awareness of the music we call jazz as we listen to it.

Rok's statements and perceptions have often eluded you, just as my post eluded you.

I'm positive using Dave Brubeck's music as an example of what I was trying to get across was spot on; his music lacks "Blacknuss"; but that does not mean that on a scale from 1 to 10, some of his music does not rate a 10.

As "Aficionados" of the highest order we perceive all there is to be perceived in jazz. You jumped to your conclusion by perceiving exactly what I was trying to clarify; that the level of "blacknuss" in the music does not determine the quality of the music.

Since you always missinterpret my posts I'm not surprised that you did the same with this one, but since the post was in regard to Rok's perceptions no point in going any further until Rok responds. (notice no one else responded to that aspect of my post)


Frogman I believe your concern for my health is sincere, even though you were eluded by something intended for Rok.

Pryso I'm glad you share my appreciation of Mr. Brubeck's music, and I think you got where I was coming from.

Schubert, it was a joy to behold your post; it's posts like yours that make my day.

Acman, I can not believe how many times you post albums that I can not understand why I don't already have; that one will be on order, in vinyl I hope; Roland Kirk is the one I don't have.
Fellows I had major surgery and that will be followed up by chemotherapy.  Chatting with you guys is very important to me, I will post as much as I can.