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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
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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
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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.
pjw81563
1,829 posts
 
frogman I'm definitely ordering that book.

mary_jo I listen to jazz all by my lonesome. Other then the ballads, my wife thinks of it as "noise"

nsp, Any book recommendations would be greatly appreciated.


alex, I received your email and replied as well. 
pjw81563
1,829 posts
 
Thanks all who posted Lester Young recommendations/links.

For those who dig multi channel SACD's there is a new quad mix of Bitches Brew. I believe it is the first ever multi channel mix of that fantastic album. It is a Japanese pressing released on 8 August 2018.

Mine is on the way. I suggest, if you like multi channel formats, you order it ASAP before they run out of stock and the ridiculous price gouging starts.

I am going to listen to it this Friday night in its entirety and give an honest review here for those on the fence about buying it.

You can purchase it direct from CD Japan here:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/SICJ-10008

motown-l
187 posts
 
If Charles Mingus had been working in the 19th Century, he would have composed symphonies comparable to Beethoven. Complex multi-tiered compositions that remain approachable and engaging. Pure genius.

Despite being over played and much covered, the iconic "Kind of Blue" remains one of the best 20th century Jazz sessions ever recorded, tape hiss and all.
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