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.
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Its been Eddie Daniels Day for the last week in my house.

Hope I can find some recordings of him with this Argentine Master.


Can’t forget the Latin style with my beloved WDR ! https://youtu.be/lKVt6K4PFG4


That D’Rivera has such complete control at his age is little short of amazing !

 WDR fits him like a glove .
nsp, I agree with your descriptions of Bley/Jarrett and their respective styles. Thanks for the recommendations; will check them out.

Roy Clark was indeed a great guitar player. Another fantastic “Country” player was Glen Campbell who was a very in-demand session player, notably as member of the great “The Wrecking Crew” backing band before achieving solo and TV fame; not to mention prolific songwriter.

With all the mention of Japanese piano players, surprised no mention of Makoto Ozone. Absolutely brilliant player:

https://youtu.be/HIO75qZM7z4

He had a long working relationship with the great Gary Burton:

https://youtu.be/1lAlV6hMCS4

Schubert mentioned Paquito:

https://youtu.be/vOOmNvvQtJc

I generally don’t like naming “best” this or that; particularly in Jazz. However, here is Makoto with, if forced to choose and stylistic preferences aside, probably the greatest saxophone virtuoso to ever live. His “complete control” of the instrument was simply incredible:

https://youtu.be/GRFMG5C2PPA


nsp, I have the remastered version of the Kenny Dorham double disc complete At Café Bohemia and the sonics are very good. You cannot go wrong with that purchase.


Speaking of free jazz I just added a few more John Coltrane discs to my collection.

Major Works of John Coltrane 2 disc set with the songs Ascension 1 & 2, Om, Kulu Se Mama, and Selflessness. I already own the single disc Ascension parts 1 & 2 and the single disc Kulu Se Mama. So basically I bought it for the songs Om and Selflessness which I do not have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000003N6C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also purchased Living Space and Newport 63. Can't wait to hear the Newport 63 date which has Roy Haynes replacing Elvin Jones on the drum kit.

https://www.amazon.com/Living-Space-John-Coltrane/dp/B0000065KF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JNAWKW5E6CVX&ke...

https://www.amazon.com/Newport-63-John-Coltrane/dp/B000003N6R/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=john+coltrane+newp...

Also bought a nice 5 disc collection from Archie Shepp:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BLHMWYL/?coliid=I1H1ZRFF4T7EF5&colid=2MJEFFF7AFXNS&psc=0


Amazon does not list the albums on the Shepp compilation. They are as follows: Four For Trane - On This Night - Fire Music - Mama Too Tight - The Way Ahead

R.I.P. Dr. John