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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
7,476 posts
 
nsp, important player indeed! I agree with Alex about the two recordings you mention and the other two he recommends.

Keeping in mind that some feel that Pres’ best recordings were his earlier ones, I would also definitely recommend “The Complete Aladdin Recordings Of Lester Young”. This reissue set includes the recording of Those Foolish Things that I posted and that you liked. “Lester Young with Oscar Peterson” is a must have, imo; some of his very best playing and excellent recorded sound. If I had to choose only one “later” recording (1952) that would be the one. Pres’ recordings with Count Basie are also important for a good overview. I like “The Complete Decca Recordings”. Very swinging big band and wonderful early Pres. Sound is more than acceptable.
acman3
4,275 posts
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPHj9uNZOgk
nsp
654 posts
 
alex
Thanks for the recommendations on the music I  mentioned. Also like those 2 cuts you posted. Sound quality is fine.
nsp
654 posts
 
frogman
Thanks for the recommendations I will search them out. Will probably start with later recordings although Iwould agree his earlier work before his physical demise may indeed be better. At least now I have a starting point to examine the work of a major swing era player who influenced  many. One of my books lists no fewer than 23 players he influenced including:  Parker, Zoot Sims, Konitz,Warne Marsh, Getz,Kamuca,etc.

Thanks for the link/cuts on Mal Waldron. I am in process of watching the doc. Iam a huge fan with large disc collection of his . Will have more to say this week.  
pryso
1,944 posts
 
nsp, and others,

This was not specifically Lester Young but he served as one of the inspirations for the story.  All together, I thought it was one of the better films made about jazz.

https://www.amazon.com/Round-Midnight-Dexter-Gordon/dp/B000053V7O

As a bonus, Dexter was outstanding in my view.
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