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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
 
Indeed frogman.
I thought a while as to whether or not I should use a clip with Lee , they blended so beautifully !
But I decided to concentrate on walking base  so all would get that , including me .
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schubert
7,386 posts
 

I like this one of Lee and Lennie together .https://youtu.be/Ih6eTurLxek


Sound isn't the greatest but players make up for it .
frogman
7,561 posts
 
Very “appropriate” clip. One of Bird’s signature tunes (well, both he and Diz claimed to have penned it). Konitz is one of the few major players who was able to resist the powerful influence of Bird. He sounds little like Bird.

Another Tristano protege was the tenor player Warren Marsh. Just like Konitz/Parker he was able to remain untouched by the Coltrane tsunami. I have always found his tone to be a little “difficult”, but he sure was an interesting player.

https://youtu.be/Kvkmq8E5f3A

Imagine a TV series with intelligent discussion about Jazz and featuring major stars!!!

https://youtu.be/QQMSPEi6WPc

https://youtu.be/DXxBzEw6z8E


schubert
7,386 posts
 
The more you study the better you play .

In current USA nobody could imagine a show like that .I remember some in the 50's , too busy soldiering.
Only thing I really remember from TV was Andre Previn , I disremember  what show .

. Andre , who could never be called  small minded , said " I've
done my best to be open-minded about rock but there is nothing there, pure garbage " . 
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