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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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pjw, I appreciate your concerns, and my condolences for your losses. I don't understand why so much cancer; there must be a reason.

Thanks for the tip on "Big T", I will order it.


pryso
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o10, I don't have any Kirk recordings so you should ask someone else.

And yes, Satch was certainly an entertainer.  But for me that does no discredit to his musical innovations, trumpet skills, and vocal soul (did anyone scat earlier than him?).  If you are interested in hearing what I'm talking about I can recommend a few other recordings in addition to the '47 Town Hall concert.  Try any of "Satch Plays Fats", "Ella and Louis"/"Ella and Louis Again", "Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington, The Great Summit/The Master Takes" (sextet, not big band), and "Ambassador Satch".

Now I think you guys are being unnecessarily hard on Frog.  From what I've read here I would say he not only has great knowledge of the technical aspects of music but also a deep understanding if its development and history.  But he can defend himself I'm certain.

rok, Teagarden was born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma but I've never read anything suggesting any Native American lineage.  Regarding general ancestry, there is an interesting series on PBS, "Finding Your Roots".  Many black professionals have been profiled there and a significant number have mixed blood from their family history.  But that is not unique, some white professionals profiled have as well.  I believe our world is more of a melting pot than many care to admit.

pjw, interesting from your quote, I'm not alone in my impressions of Satch and T together. 
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rok2id
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The 'putdown' that Pops was 'just an entertainer' was started by the so-called 'angry' progressive/noise makers from the NYC Jazz crowd.

Probably brought on because of the world-wide adoration that Pops enjoyed, compare to the almost total anonymity,  outside NYC, 'enjoyed' by the angry young men.

He was also accused of clowning for 'the man'.  Horrors!!!!!   That means Pops was making too much money and appearing In too many Hollywood movies.

Somewhat similar to the talk surrounding Wynton today.   I am not comparing Wynton to Pops!


Cheers



orpheus10 OP
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"Reality", or "Hard bop in the big city", as they say today; that's what we all have to do in order to make our daily bread.

When I saw "Pops", he was in the movies doing what he did; that was when I was a kid, and it was long before I got into any kind of music; consequently when I became serious about music, I thought "Pops" just clowned around.

From what I can gather, all Black musicians during Pops time and before, had to "Clown around". I would appreciate it if you could find one who didn't Rok.
orpheus10 OP
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Wynton is a different story; because he is "maybe" the worlds best trumpet player, we thought he would be the best jazz musician, but he fell way short. A jazz musician has to not only blow the trumpet, he also has to compose jazz, and that Wynton could not do.

Now that I'm going back to Pops era, I will seriously get into his music; not just the hit music that he has, and get back to you; or you can recommend music that I give a serious listen to, although I think "Big T" includes Pops.
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