**** Scott Hamilton was probably influenced by Cohn also more so from the phrasing aspect than the tone.****
Exactly. Excellent observation.
Exactly. Excellent observation.
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.
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.
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Nice clips, nsp. Two alto players deserving of more attention here. Frank Strozier is one of the unsung heros of the alto saxophone with an interesting personal story. I first heard him years ago on this record (gotta love YouTube; I was surprised that this has been posted). Check out Strozier’s solo!!! (The tenor solo is by none other than Tom Scott who I love in a fusion/pop setting with his very unusual (weird) tenor sound; but less so in a jazz setting like this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N1SAr15umLs I did a double take (no pun) with that Jon Gordon Quartet “What’s New”. After the first couple of notes I thought: “that’s Phil Woods! Well, a little sleuthing showed that it is! Both Gordon and Phil Woods play on that. They trade off on the melody and solos. Gordon is an excellent player and clearly shows the influence of his idol Woods. Thanks for that. |
frogman Good call! That is absolutely Phil Woods. No one sounds like him. I did not do that on purpose. Just bought that Gordon cd and wanted to post something. I knew Woods was on the cd but in my haste to post did not listen after transcribing it to you tube. Actually I take back the statement that no one sounds like Woods. This guy does at least in his tone. He was a child jazz prodigy and sounded just like Woods when he was younger but with maturity he has found his own voice IMO. But the tone remains close . http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N1kp3xiwPNw . I didn't care for Scott's contribution to that cut. I can't say I am a fan of his except for the following iconic song from Taxi Driver. The sax solo is haunting and beautiful. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LAGSoti_ejA http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=guV8Tp9oi3Q |
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