frogman I like the Harrell selections you posted. I noticed they were all from Harrell's younger days. Is there something that you don't like about his output since 2000?
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.
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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mary jo thanks for the boxing and jazz quote. They call boxing "The Sweet Science" and you could also say the same for jazz. Anthony Joshua did not take his opponent seriously. Deontay Wilder would beat Joshua all day but since he ducked Wilder and fought and lost to a lesser contender the big money "superfight" everyone wanted (Joshua/Wilder) is done. |
guys all good vids on Harrell. I have a number of older lps he did with P Woods and submit this as one of the better ones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcvjRddmeOk |
frogmanLike you I did not follow Harrell's career/output much after his stint with Woods until I found "Light On" . That is going to change. pjwIf you like "Number Five" I suggest these cd's with the same group:Light OnThe Time of The SunRoman NightsI know you like Jimmy Greene check out Harrell's Live at the Village Vanguard it also features Xavier Davis on piano. Also "Infinity"' w/ guitar , M Turner on sax , J Blake on drums , no piano http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ojmh44P7PY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpvWq9r2W-M |
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