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

Have not heard this ones in ages. The cover art does not do the musical performances justice. If she was an actress, we would marvel at her range.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDVq3wHtqio


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DdnCC4xmig


Cheers


Since this is a musical contest, and not a beauty contest, Dee Dee wins. I have never heard those two songs sung with more emotion.

I know she looks foxier on this album, but I have my eyes closed when I listen; consequently, she always looks foxy to me, because I see with my ears.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEFHBKLsbxc
Damn, I should've lied, though it is against my barbaric nature.
In any case, I am in a good company led by Miles and John and backed by Coltrane.