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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.
orpheus10
frogman
7,561 posts
 
-Stax ELS F81 electrostatics; amazingly natural midrange, beast to drive.
-Paragon “Regent” transmission line for when I get frustrated with the Stax’s bass limitations. Would never give up the Stax, haven’t heard a more realistic midrange.

In the basement, not used for a very long time: KLH9 electrostatics and very heavily modified Magneplanar MG3A’s from my pre-kids days when I had time to spend inhaling solder flux fumes (may explain a thing or two 😉); in need of repair that I keep telling myself I’ll get to someday.

Like Sonus Fabers a lot, Alex.
pryso
1,986 posts
 
inna, Janszen zA2.1; they are a couple of years old and now called Valentina, it’s the same speaker.

frog those Stax are classics. Also, did you know that David Janszen (son of Arthur) offers rebuilding service on the KLH 9? For anyone else familiar with those he may have a couple of pair with current upgrades for sale.
acman3
4,337 posts
 
Volti Audio Alura, before mid horn was turned up.  

orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Custom 3 way, with crossover designed by a crossover engineer. It utilizes the large Heil Air motion Transformer for a tweeter, 6 inch Vifa midrange, 12 inch Pioneer woofer. It's so neutral that you can audition wire. 92 DB efficient, with 8 ohm impedence.
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Alex, my favorite Freddie Roach appears on this album along with Ike Quebec, one of my favorite tenors.


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5X14isHGqg


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mjXTAelpuw
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