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

Rok, "Don't Go To Strangers" is probably one of the best recorded records, as well as the most perfect classic jazz vocals of all time.

Acman, those Steve Turre clips were really boss; Ray Charles on one, and Chucho Valdes on the other, really took them over the top.

Frogman, I guess you know I like baritone sax; really enjoyed that cut, the organ took it to another level.

I couldn't help but think of "Miles" when I heard "Love For Sale".

All of those cuts were good refreshing "straight ahead jazz".

Acman, Gerald Wilson, Algerian Fantasy is another must have record. (isn't it ironic that back then, all we could get is records, and now that we have CD's, all I want is records)

So much desirable music has been submitted, that I'm going to have to take out a loan in order to purchase it all.

mary_jo, the Lindy Hoppers were fantastic; the reason I enjoyed them so much was because I never even mastered the two step.

Keep those interesting clips coming.