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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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pjwThanks. On that big band cut James Carter actually Cuts loose a little bit before the guitar player also had an excellent solo. And also an excellent solo from the accordion player unusual instrument not seen too much in jazz. JC's solo at the end of the cut makes the band smile with the sounds and technique gets out of the horn!
 I can't believe you I can't believe you listen to your main rig at 115 decibels. Do you actually measure that with an SPL meter? I am surprised your wife doesn't throw you out of the house. LOL. That is concert level sound.I commend you on your
Compromise regarding listening sessions. It's something I would not have to worry about as my dedicated Listening Room has a door which can be shut and if someone is down the hall in my TV room the sound does not not bother them .I am interested in JC's upcoming concerts but my girlfriend's birthday is the 15th and we have plans for the 15th and 16th so that leaves the 17th open possibly

nsp
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frogmanI've been listening to Vincent Herring for a while always liked him. Especially liked that Caravan cut and the contributions from Jeremy Pelt and Danny grissett the piano player.
nsp
654 posts
 
Uner 60 sax players:
Mark Turner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxqjAgaxyVM 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbDHjb5uEhI
Tommy Smith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5q6Ctg7coQ 


Javon Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0AFMreHSVU

pjw81563
1,835 posts
 
nsp go back and read it again I wrote minus 15db  or - 15db

I can go on the 17th to JC's Blue Note show. I'm getting tickets hope to see you there.
pjw81563
1,835 posts
 
nsp I just watched the 20 minute clip of Mark Turner. He is definitely doing his thing. Great talent from all 4 of those "kids" - they all look under 35. I have to go to work now but will watch the other vids when I get home.
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