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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
 
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. 
nsp
654 posts
 
prysoThanks for posting Sheila Jordan.I was aware of her but did not know sg e was off tgge jazz scene for so long rai sing her family. She has done 2 recordings on th e MA label in duet with bassist Harvie Swartz wh8ch I recommend. Great playing from bot h and excellent sonics.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jC42nNCbvNo





pryso
1,986 posts
 
Going back prior to my interest in jazz I was a fan of harmony vocals, first in some doo-wop, then the folk craze -- Kingston Trio anyone?  So as my jazz interests grew, I enjoyed music from The Four Freshmen and the Hi-Los.  Here's an example -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iggWvFgp3KE

All that is an introduction to a story some may not have heard.  In an interview Brian Wilson, primary writer and arranger for The Beach Boys, was ask about his influences.  He related as a young teen hearing The Four Freshmen on the radio and being fascinated by their harmonies.  So he adapted that into his songs for his group.  Who knew the Freshmen would be indirectly responsible for the millions of sales of rock records?
acman3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLwwG1HnNJM&list=OLAK5uy_mGUYUNicU525yayEdqXGPLFWo4te7I8qA&i...
frogman
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Harmony vocals?  Their debut album and still their best, imo:

https://youtu.be/paNXIrX8wMk

https://youtu.be/lWFOK3JQL2A

https://youtu.be/tE5qj7W5BIA

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