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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
nsp
653 posts
 
frogman 
There were 2 sets and they wouldn't play same songs twice in a set. Good perspective by you in that maybe they did have tech problems in 1st set with recording . Would be nice to know back story. I suspect thay tried to record everything so who knows?
Would like to have additional afternoon material if available.
nsp
653 posts
 
frogman
At bottom of the "Best live" link there is a #11 which goes to another page. They mentioned E Dolphy Live at Five Spot as well as Turrentines Up at Mintons, both favorites of mine.  Also listed Art Peppers Live atThe Vanguard which is also a favorite. 
2 not mentioned are Lee Morgan's Live at The Lighthouse" and Shelly Manne's Live at Shellys Manne Hole. I think everyon e has their personal favorites and it's interesting to see their picks. 
nsp
653 posts
 
Alex
Good choices . Not sure about thawt J Griffin I think it was studio recording, i'll check my copy. A great live Griffin 2-lp is Live in Tokyo . 
I also agree with your picks of MJQ, Brubeck , SManne, Chet Baker.
I don't own that Hawkins or Dorham title so can't comment.
frogman
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pjw, that Alvin Lee clip was a big surprise for me.  A blast from the past and one of my favorite Rock guitar heroes (Ten Years After) during my HS days.  I pretty much stopped following those players night around the time that was recorded and I had no idea that he had been into that kind of playing.  I liked it!  


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