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
I just became a Sheila Jordan fan!

I already ordered that 62 Blue Note session!
Sheila Jordan never had the big "Diva" voice, but she got everything she had out of the voice she was given. Seeing the live music on Youtube she has put out recently, I would go see her without hesitation .
Thanks acman for several great additions.

I received that initial link from a friend who's granddaughter is an aspiring jazz vocalist.  That young lady (still in high school) will be joining Jordan in the January concert.  She (Zion) is part of a "Young Lions" local group of teens all looking for careers in jazz.  Her particular fascination focuses on scat singing so I expect she may fit well with Jordan.