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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
nsp
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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!
nsp
654 posts
 
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.
schubert
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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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pjw81563
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frogman I have a couple of Vincent Herrings recordings. Definitely one of the greats under 60. In my post I wrote here are "some" of the greats under 60yo. I couldn't list them all. Thanks for adding Herring.


I also have this disc:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqnAsALMqQ4

pjw81563
1,835 posts
 
Another one I missed. He was one of Jimmy Heaths favorite students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBSTUvLg6Y8
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