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.
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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orpheus man, you reminded me of a friend that I once had. Out of 10 words that I would tell to him, he would think that at least 5 of them were pointed against him in a certain way. He never asked me what I wanted to say nor he was interested in explanation. He just heard what he wanted to hear. Could not beat that. Similar here, luckily in a milder form. I wrote that I liked Rok’s posting and failed to emphasize that I liked your postings too? And you immediately felt bad? You are fast on the trigger. I haven’t commented Mary Lou ’cause I did not have enough time to listen her in peace. Left that for later listening. Besides, I do not have to like all the music that you post, do I? Some of the postings are more and some are less my cup of tea. Only maybe if Alex posts a telephone book claiming that it is good jazz, I will probably like it or will catch myself thinkin’ do I like it, but that’s another thing. Don’t say this to Alex. However, I do appreciate all the contributors here. Do I really have to say it out loud to make it real? Stay tuned, post some good jazz and relax man. I will be "silenzio stampa" for a while, ’cause have some things to do what will require lot’s of time and discipline from me. p.s. I promise that I will listen your Mary Lou |
nsp, indeed. Re Boland/Clarke: My favorite iteration of the great Francy Boland/Kenny Clarke Big Band was from the period when they had both Johnny Griffin AND Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis on tenors. Their tenor battles were legendary. This is one of my favorite cuts on a record from that period and which features Lockjaw playing what for me is (no hyperbole intended) one of the most amazing tenor solos on record. Love Lockjaw! Very interesting player who combined the sound, vibrato and inflections of the great swing players with an advanced and modern harmonic concept. Talk about sense of swing and funky attitude! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc-Qx5rAPVM&t=0s&list=PLyHn3f7-9IUI19SPDErYxaIdiEd4SD-fm&i... ”Griff’n’Jaw”: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gY0F7UclYA0&index=8&list=OLAK5uy_k96cR7Wh9Ins34UWWm1ZL7nHXMNlr... With Dizzy. Ronnie Scott on tenor; founder of the famous “Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club” in London. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qMOYZs_vUy8 |
frogmanI like Albert Dailey's comping supporting Getz as it is different and mayb he moves Getz to other choices in his playing.this version is a faster tempo for the song than I like but still a good version. For me Dailey's solo stands out it's inventive,he searches for new melodic ideas.There is a big band KC FBoland version of "Invitation" that I tried to post twice but it didn't play.Wow!!! Glad to find another fan of KC FB BB. They are my #1 favorite BB. I have all their lp's and cds .Very popular in Europe, but not in U.S. as they never toured here."Sax No End" is excellent lp (great cover), buf not anywhere near my favorite. I think the album's music gave a strong nod to the swing era as did some of their earlier work but later lp's had rich,modern orchestral wtiting from Boland with great solos from an all star lineup.I will post something when I have more time and if I can find it. |
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