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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
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rok2id
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I detest the word soul, as it is used in music.  Always thought it was sort of arrogant.  It made folks, especially singers, make all sorts of silly sounds trying to be 'soulful'.

A certain person, whom we will not name, has gone from Pro, to Guru,  to The Oracle of New York,  and finally to Troll.  hahahahh

My, my,  how the mighty have fallen.

Cheers

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rok2id
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Is that, THE Northwestern, outside Chicago?  If so, impressive.

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rok2id
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Saying Brubeck was a 'Giant among Giants', is just silly.   There were not that many giants.   He was a good player who had a nice career including a mega hit.  Not bad.  Most Jazz players should be so lucky.

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orpheus10 OP
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I have no problem with the word "Soul" as pertaining to music. Just like any other word, the meaning depends on how it's used.

Sam and Dave "I'm a Soul Man";


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVx2i6jGzf8

That pertained to an altogether different genre of music other than jazz, it was quite specific, and it was called "Soul music".

"Soul" in jazz is in reference to deep emotion that is generated by the music;


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhgUUe5czxc

"Sandra's Blues"


Dave Brubeck's music falls into neither category; it has more of an intellectual appeal, but if you find it "soulful", you're one of a kind, and I will never dispute your perception.
frogman
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**** My, my, how the mighty have fallen ****

You once wrote those very words about Wayne Shorter. If I cared, I might say “Thanks, not too shabby”. Still a pro, btw, and more so than ever. Every other label is your doing. Once again, in the absence of a meaningful comeback, resort to sarcasm or personal attacks. Still waiting for those specifics re Brubeck/“culture war”.



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