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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
pryso
1,986 posts
 
mary jo, " The life that one leads, this leaves certain taste in my mouth, meaning I grow some thoughts about it in the process."

In general I agree.  However with some musicians that can be a challenge -- Mingus for example.  To me his music was honest and deeply rooted in his own personal experiences.  Yet when you read his autobiography it was full of fantasies.

https://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Underdog-World-Composed-Mingus/dp/0679737618/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&i...
frogman
7,532 posts
 
pjw, how was the Larry Wlllis set on Friday?  Do tell.
pjw81563
1,834 posts
 
frogman, I'm sorry to say that I could not make it. family circumstances have tied me up this weekend.  
frogman
7,532 posts
 
So sorry to hear that. Best to your family,

Glad you liked the Prez clip. One of the amazing things about that recording is how he only barely hints at the melody of the tune. He improvises an entirely new melody over the harmony of “These Foolish Things” that stands on its own while only making subtle references to the original.

With a little more recognizable original tune:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4S7oqCo3_aU

A little more still:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dzyXbsXJGQY




mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
pjw, I like when Chet sings but I like his trumpet more. To me, his trumpet is beyond his voice. I wish I could play it. The trumpet.

I have watched the documentary but did not the movie Born To Be Blue. Definitely is on my list.

I am sorry that you could not make it on LW set. Surely there will be another opportunity.
All the best to your family.
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