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

Thanks , 81563 .


I hope Leonard is OK , to my hears he’s  a Goldy Locks drummer .

Gibbs is not my favorite Organist .


A favorite under-60’er.  No flash or excess; just great sound and thoughtful story telling with just the right amount (for me) of attitude:

https://youtu.be/rYfZY89Y0MI

https://youtu.be/W87KWRewAas


pjw & schubert
I have a $50 dollar pair of outboard speakers I previously owned that I connected to my new computer purchased in JAN. I don't use headphones just a personal preference.
I don't do ANY serious listening on my computer , I have a dedicated 2 channel stereo system where 99% of my listening happens.
But it keeps costing me money!
pjwI did not get around to posting any Hamiet Bluiett this time but did include something previously when we were posting baritone players.I was introduced to his music from work he did with the Mapleshade label I like him a lot.
I also like a guy named George Haslam but could not find what I wanted to post. I have been listening to J Carter more about him later.

Here’s one of my favorite young artists , this is a spur of the moment piece with one of the Greatest Jazz Masters , never met , zero rehearse , he 79 her 18. A true and genuine treasure

https://youtu.be/Hg9S4Xtbi90



frogman , first I ever remember hearing "Sophisticated
Lady" played as if you really were talking to one . Perfection .


nsp, I get you .

But to me listening to anything anybody goes to the trouble to post  on here is serious listening .


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