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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
orpheus10 OP
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Pryso, the main reason I don't have much Louis Armstrong is because I considered him more of an entertainer than a musician, and I just wanted music.  Although now I know I'm wrong, this confirms how I came to that conclusion.

Rok posted some serious Black female pianists who were on the scene about that time and even before Louis who I was unaware of, and they had to "entertain" instead of just playing the piano; kind of like singing for their supper.

What would Miles have done back in those days?
orpheus10 OP
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I'm amazed at how we considered Rashan Roland Kirk just a novelty, and now we know he was pure genus; I dote on every word he speaks as well as his music.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWPUKskCv7E&list=RDyWPUKskCv7E&start_radio=1


orpheus10 OP
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I hope Rok gets aboard while I'm still able to post; today was a good day, my only problem was acute pain.
orpheus10 OP
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Pryso, tell me what's readily available on vinyl by Rashan that you purchased recently, it might still be available.
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rok2id
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Welcome back home OP.  Things have not been the same since you left.  I pray you will make a full recovery.   Try to make yourself smart on all the latest treatments.  It always helps you, if the Doctors know you are knowledgeable of  possible treatments.  The VA being what it is.

*****I have come to the conclusion that you and I agree more than we disagree on the definition of jazz, because your definition is more emotional, as opposed to Frogman's definition which is more intellectual. Jazz with an intellectual bent can be ever so good, but it lacks "Blacknuss".


I always knew this, I just thought that you felt as OP you had to be even-handed, and support the musical tastes of all posters.   Even those of The Frogman. 

Speaking of 'Blacknuss', Teagarden had black hair and a dark complexion.  The 'usual' explanation back in the day, was, he has 'Indian blood'.

I understand black folks did the same to explain their people with straight hair and caucasian features.

People are always dumping on Indians.   The real cause was most likely a white/black mixture, which was a definite no-no.   :)   I guess being a Jazz player didn't help matters.


I am still listening even when I don't post.   Monk and Lester Bowie today.

Question for anyone:   Did Ellington know before hand, what Gonsalves would blow, during his 'interval' at Newport?

Cheers

Keeping you in my prayers.

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