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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
654 posts
 
pjw

Yes I did listen to Hiromi but had not been able to respond till now. I also enjoy fusion and do not consider it to be "noise". Her name was familiar but not her music. Like her style very upbeat also the sidemen . Will check out more of her music. Do you know the name of the cd she made with Clarke &  White?
I have been enjoying Bill Brufords Earthworks cd "Random Acts of Happiness"
which was recommended by ghosthouse. I think you would like it. Sax,piano ,bass& drums in a jazz fusion style.
Also you mentioned J McLaughlin do you have his trio  cd "live at The Royal Festival Hall". Highly recommend it.
acman3
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It's not the note you play that is the wrong note, It's the note you play afterwards that makes it right or wrong.

                                                               Miles Davis
acman3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi2LsPMZG3A
nsp
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orpheus10
I have always dug Sonny Criss and have a number of titles of his. I will post something soon. Is he underrated/not well known in jazz world? I think he was one of best alto musicians of they period way back when. It's good to hear you can find new music in the time frame and style  you like. It's always great to discover new titles and or artists. I went through a perios several years ago where I did not think I would find new jazz artists to appreciate but I did . And now that i am participating in this forum I have discovered more music with the help of everyone. My thanks to you for starting this forum.
orpheus10 OP
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nsp, Sonny Criss is absolutely fantastic and his music ranks with the very best, I will have to get more of it.

On this thread, we are all benefiting from one another, I am overjoyed that you are benefiting from my posts.
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