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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
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Oh , frogman , in my hears Davis is a notably better player now , more control and coherence than he had as the "kid" on the clip 25 years ago .


pjw, That jiro hollow piece was fantastic , that Japanese way of always coming from a disciplined foundation no
matter where they go is seems to be in the blood . So many greats in a land 1/3 rd of ours . .https://youtu.be/n504TUSRX0g?list=RDn504TUSRX0g
I never knew there were so many  cubanos in Japan , most have been caught in Gulf Stream .
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

I listened to, and enjoyed everyone's submission; I especially enjoyed Schuberts Japanese Cuban submission.

It seems that movies used Cuban music in all Latin American movies without giving the Cubans credit, and that's why I thought the music was Brazilian back then.


Many times I can't figure rhyme or reason for the name of a tune, but the name of this tune is so appropriate that you can feel it; the title is "Lullaby of The Doomed".



                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_c-fueLOgg



This tune has a feeling of profound sadness, as it's title suggests.
acman3
4,275 posts
 
Yes PJW, the Jiro was nice. I will have to keep an eye on him.

Schubert, Really enjoyed the Jesse Davis clip. All of them were really good. Just depends on what you want to hear in those solo's, But as one of the commenters said, and I paraphrase, " Sometimes Woods just kicks some butt". Usually the "Star" goes last, but I think he knew what these men behind him could do, and going first he had to be very good.

Good to see you posting Jazz O10!
acman3
4,275 posts
 
And Segovia, what can I say.

BTW, Was the man at the beginning practicing surfing?
pjw81563
1,829 posts
 
acman3 that is a great pick from the great NHOP. Do you know who is playing the guitar?

Schubert that big band Cubano clip is outstanding. The Japanese really love jazz - all genres of jazz.

The Andres Segovia link I put up is actually an interview with him from 1969 at his house in Spain overlooking the Mediterranean. He was 75 then and it was the first summer he spent at home with his wife in 25 years. He was a classical player but influenced many jazz guitarists. The great jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd used one of Segovia’s guitars that he gave away. Anyway here is Andres Segovia minus the interview:

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

Charlie Byrd:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPyY80pUujE

Luiz Bonfa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2VWDYo8gGc


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