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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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orpheus10
Glad you are back I asked about you several times. Wishing you well over this next period and hoping you get the best care as needed for your health.
About Wynton Marsalis- I am not a big fan of his (he would probably not make my top 20 for trumpet players) but I was surprised about your statement that he could not compose? I believe he has a a body of written  work which has been recognized by fans all over the world and I am a big fan of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra which he has headed for many years.
orpheus10 OP
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nsp, I appreciate your concern, and I'm glad to hear that Wynton has a great body of works; please find and post some of it.
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rok2id
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Gonsalves' Interval:


Since this was such an important moment for the Ellington Band, I just wondered if The Duke knew it was coming.

Judging by the way the tune was introduced by Ellington, I suspect he did.

I was not asking about the "nuts and bolts" of the solo itself.   Although I do appreciate your detailed response.

Cheers

Man, that Frogman is smart!

pryso
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pjw, yes, that DVD is for the same Newport Festival concert. I saw the original movie while in college in the ’60s. It introduced me to a few musicians I was not yet familiar with, and some of the visual effects were very fitting with the music -- rather impressionistic. At least twice here I posted a link to Anita O’Day’s performance from that concert, one I consider a highlight of her career.

My biggest criticism of the film was it left me wanting to see/hear the full performance from favored musicians. Also I wasn’t sure why Chuck Berry and Mahalia Jackson were included in a jazz festival, although I respected their music otherwise.

And frog, thanks for your considered response. I expected no less from you. ;^)
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, some can, while some can not; some will while some wont; Frogman it's quite evident that you come way short when discussing how one "perceives" music, maybe that's because you're a professional musician, sometimes that's a hindrance on this forum.

Many times you go into one of your long diatribes, speaking technically music wise, and nobody knows what you're talking about but you, and any other professional musician that might be participating in the discussion; I know I don't have a clue as to what you're talking about.

Let us get back to when your trolley first jumped the tracks, that was about my post on Dave Brubeck that you misunderstood; you thought it was a putdown of Dave, when it was merely an observation of fact; Mr. Brubeck's music does not contain a "drap" of "Blacknuss".

Whether or not that's a good or bad thing depends on the listener. As I and others stated, we love Dave's music, although it lacks "Blacknuss"; kind of like coffee with or without creme. Someone declared that without "Blacknuss", it's not true jazz. Now, could you put your trolley back on it's tracks and address this post.
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