Here you go, a little Joe Henderson to get you back in the groove.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0ZZpg2B36k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0ZZpg2B36k
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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pjw I listened to the 1st live cut (Baker , Frisell , Haden) and really liked it. Baker & Frisell stand out I had a hard time hearing Haden in the mix. Baker & Frisell seem like they have played together quite a while their styles mesh. Baker showed his jazz chops playing brushes when Haden solos . Will follow up when I listen to the other live cuts. I can't think of many jazz drummers who played double bass drum was wondering who you had in mind to compare to Baker? Louis Bellson comes to mind and I think Tony Williams may have played double bass drum for part of his career. |
pjw &acman3 As acman3 stated the vol. 1 Shelly Manne Live At The Blackhawk has a different soundstage. I listened to vol. 4 (which has the same soundstage as vol.s 2&3) and vol.1 . The difference in vol . 1's soundstage is: the drums are now positioned center stage and to the rear of the speakers giving the music the center fill . The bass is positioned just right of the left speaker and the sax , piano and trumpet are in the same positions as described for vol. 2 &3. |
frogman thanks for your candid opinion on Ginger Baker. To my ears he sounds pretty good in that jazz trio and his other jazz ensembles. Charlie Watts?!?..... THE Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones?... I thankyou for that I never knew! http://www.rollingstones.com/artist/charlie-watts/ I will get back to everyone when I have time busy work week ahead! |
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