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
I wish orpheus is here now too, to share his colorful stories with us. The way he does it, that’s the material for movie.
I was thinking about Orpheus last night he has not posted for a few days I hope he is ok. 

I am surprised no one mentioned Duke Ellington at Newport 1956 as a favorite live recording. Definitely on my list!
pryso,

I'm jealous to say the least!!… Miles, Coltrane, Pops, Cannonball, Blakey!!..  that's quite a resume you have of concerts you've attended.

IMHO, the first Miles electric years 1968-75 were awesome. Do you remember if he played one long jam before and after the intermission or were they broke down into songs?
nsp,

Which SM live disc would you recommend if I had to choose just one?

Nice link to Alvin Lee and co. playing Hey Joe. Alvin's and TYA's live recording releases were always more intense then any of the studio releases. My favorite studio session is Cricklewood Green.