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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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mary_jo
I am not taking your bet but must think Alex is either very busy or did not like the show .I miss Schubert's contributions also. Hope he comes back.
nsp
654 posts
 
pjwSo it sounds like L Thompson may have been an influence on J Carter. I wonder if James has discussed in any interviews who his influences were?
acman3
4,337 posts
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaFfJSC6uz8
nsp
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pjwArchie Moore was the longest reigning Light-Heavyweight champion who did not get a title shot until he was 36!! George Foreman took his style of fighting (peek-a-boo) and Moore trained George when he made his comeback.You were right about Tyson. A bit of a bully ,most guys who fought him were too defensive and lost before they stepped into the ring(worst example was Michael Spinks) .
I could talk boxing all day and night but back to jazz:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSZgYdg4u-Y 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQqGyMO27h0
pjw81563
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nsp Archie Moore was the second greatest Light heavyweight of all time. Number one, IMHO goes to Ezzard Charles.

The "Cincinnati Cobra" beat the "Mongoose" every time they fought. I know your reading the Stan Getz book now but you may want to put these 3 books on your list of books to read. I read them all and can highly recommend them:

https://www.amazon.com/Ageless-Warrior-Boxing-Legend-Archie/dp/1582612552/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=archie...

https://www.amazon.com/Ezzard-Charles-Boxing-William-Dettloff/dp/0786497432/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21INOE84...

https://www.amazon.com/Charley-Burley-Black-Murderers-Row/dp/0954392426/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+black+murderers+row&qid=1564529297&s=books&sr=1-1

I’m sure you have heard of the greatest boxer to never get a title shot Charley Burley and the "Black Murderers Row"

If you end up reading the Archie Moore book that was my source for the connection between Archie Moore and Lucky Thompson.

Back to jazz - James Carter had many influences but I know 2 of his favorites are Don Byas and Lucky Thompson.

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