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
alextapos,

If your really serious you could ship LP's that you no longer have interest in on my expense of course.....
Pjw, those lp’ are not the current modern remasters or prints. Probably you would pay for shipping much more than the records are worth...but if you are interested, just of curiosity, to own a vinyl that was produced in ex Jugoslavia, I could check the  shipping rates and send you something...perhaps an album of King Crimson?
Oh was not aware that you live in the Balkan's. Shipping from there would not be worth it. But if I'm ever in the area I'll make sure to head your way.
Pjw, now you got me laughing, send me your name and adress on pm. will send you one on my expanse and if you want I will even sign it for you,ha,ha.
Yes, I live in Split, Croatia, on the Adriatic sea...so,if you ever decide to spend some holidays here, you (or anyone of you, affacionados) are welcome...
Even bettter, Mary Jo can fix you some sailing yacht and program(she runs such business) to make such visit really worthvile....

https://youtu.be/GcccM2BAshE