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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
pjw81563
1,829 posts
 
nsp thanks for the book recommendations. I have a Direct Stream Digital SACD (2 channel stereo) from Mobile Fidelity. The sonics are awesome to put it mildly. Its a limited edition numbered disc so get it fast here:

https://www.musicdirect.com/optical-disc/miles-davis-bitches-brew-numbered-limited-edition-hybrid-2-...

I would buy the Mobile Fidelity stereo SACD and not the Japanese multi channel quad if I had a dedicated 2 channel set up.
frogman
7,472 posts
 
Today is Booker Ervin’s birthday. A true original. Confession time: I used to hate his sound, but grew to love it and appreciate his truly unique voice. Often cited by musicians he played with as one of the unsung important tenor players deserving to be in the very top echelon of influential players.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX-cAdqWJ08iGTdBzb1GseqavS-xS0ypu

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0q2VleZJVEkbEjgCS55yPRLznI3RCGiD
nsp
653 posts
 
Motown-lI can't compare Charles Mingus music to Beethoven as I am not a classical fan and don't have any experience listening to that genre. I do most certainly agree with Mingus desribed as an immense talent who wrote unique multi-layered compositions whose music did not fit the usual descriptions of jazz at that time (  bop,hard bop,cool, soul jazz,etc.). His music defied category yet ,as you say , was acessiblle and also commanded your attention to listen on a deeper level.Mingus also demanded the most from his musicians and pushed & prodded them to higher levels.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
frogman, a new one on me, yesterday in my car I heard both a saxophone and a clarinet quartet play the Grieg" Hall of the Mountain King" one after the other . Sounded very good !Sadly , station did not mention who they were .
acman3
4,271 posts
 
A very interesting and sometimes brilliant Mingus title which is overlooked. He kicks some members of the band offstage when they are not up to his standards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjCR3jVjsH4
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