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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
7,561 posts
 
Great stuff, Alex and pjw! That wonderful Red Garland clip reminded me of this version. I have posted this at least twice before and it just doesn’t get old. Amazing vocal performance:

https://youtu.be/q9DFB0TM1h0

Thanks for the info, pjw.
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
Nice posting guys, I like it.

Ella for today and every day, because I like (....).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R-hFypvkJk

And because I like this song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beh-bnTHxcw

Today is loving day, f*** all the non-loving days. ;)
frogman
7,561 posts
 
Speaking of love and slow tempos:

https://youtu.be/cCHuZG_f6MQ
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
:))
nsp
654 posts
 
frogman"I'm a Fool to Want You" excellent ballad playing. I don't recall too many jazz artists in my collection covering this song, it's great, especially for singers. My submission of a D Byrd ballad i like mostly because i play it on pIano occasionally:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxyA-sKt_d0 
"I Only Have Eyes For You" strange c over for a jazz band but well done I like it. Nothing beats the original IMO.
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