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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
pjw81563
1,835 posts
 
Great clips alex

As you know I'm a big Lou "sweet papa" Donaldson fan having seen him live to many times to remember and I also hung out with him.

Many people do not like stretched out jams - they say they get repetitive and ruin the song. IMO this depends on the listener and the players.

I happen to really enjoy "jam sessions" and the two Donald Byrd/Kenny Burrell songs you chose really cook. (of course I have those two discs :))


If you like great stretched out jam sessions with outstanding musicians check out the 5 Gene Ammons titles I suggested on the previous page. Here are a few from those albums:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azIziXXU-PA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvgXL7rK0Rg&list=OLAK5uy_lVeblzxiJHyQP_OLrsxzZ3vQtBbJ-az0Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5HbW5Ol3x8

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



alexatpos
1,249 posts
 
Thanks, Paul, I've got few of those, as well as these two.
You may check them, Jug with all stars again, but with Coltrane

https://youtu.be/ya1xRmRBWUQ

https://youtu.be/8RRV3dzOOyY
pjw81563
1,835 posts
 
Thanks alex I have Groove Blues but not the other one. I'll have to pick that up.
alexatpos
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https://www.gofundme.com/support-kenny-burrell?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_dn_cpgntopnavlarge_r&fbclid=IwAR1jox4f_C6EOCwmVFiiMp8raldvM_oRtH-rmHE4widaH22IkgIzxfbzSKY

It seems that there is a fundraiser campaign for Kenny Burrell


.@JazzFoundation has confirmed the legitimacy of the @GoFundMe campaign for #KennyBurrell. We're doing what we can to help out this great musician who has given us all so much. Sharing the link here to let Blue Note fans everywhere know he needs our help
pjw81563
1,835 posts
 
alex, Unfortunately for Mr. Burrell and a half million families (2.5 million children) this has become an epidemic in the U.S.A.

If we cut our military budget by 50% we would still be one of the top 4 countries in the world Instead of number one, which we are now but IMO this is not necessary.

That money slashed from our military spending would provide free healthcare for all and fix the homeless situation with lots of money to spare.

Unfortunately and sadly this will never happen as the U.S.A. policy will continue to remain fixated on our military power. Sad isn't it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiheNIZY14o
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