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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.
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frogman
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Not a whole lot I could say about Monk that hasn’t been said many times over; I think “genius” pretty much covers it.  Very eccentric piano playing, but genius.  

Wonderful clips acman3, enjoyed everyone one.  Biggest surprise was Toshiko’s; probably the best thing by her that I’ve heard.  Can’t say I have heard everything she’s done, but I’ve heard plenty and she always left me kinda cold.  That was great!  Beautiful Segovia.



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jafant
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Fats Waller
pryso
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I never heard of Tuba Skinny but when I saw this along side one of acman's links I had to check them out.  What fun to find these youngsters having such fun with music that predates them by several generations.

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

Now, what time is it?

It's always Monk time!  ;^)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM-KmIE_gfw&list=PL94gOvpr5yt2Aa4nFooUivHXyA5CD903_
nsp
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frogmanYou are right Malmsteen us not in Becks league. Just a lot of noise.Enjoyed your post with Beck backing the singer. She has a great voice. His backing and solo are tasteful.
I've been a fan since 1970 when I introduced his music to all my friends. His 2 jazz fusion albums in 70's were my introduction and transition to jazz. Regarding his playing with Tai posted by pjw of course she is not in his league but who is? He gets more tone and sound out of a guitar than anyone.
nsp
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pryso
enjoyed the R Brown Almeida cut.  Honestly I have many cds/lps with R ay Brown and can't remember him playing bowed bass very often.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XNi9MgTPLx8  
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