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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
alexatpos
1,249 posts
 
Regarding sadness and Chet...for me, his music is never sad, just beautiful
The same I could say about some other artists too...

.Edward Hopper, for example, his paintings never make me feel unconfortable, or lonely, or alienated...just enjoyed the beauty of it....

https://youtu.be/s8bob6MH5bg

Thoughts?

p.s. Orpheus, I agree, but dont tell anyone,ha,ha


orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Zoot Sims was one mellow dude who blew a mellow horn. We haven't discussed him much.


            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSMMKEjyLcE

I saw musicians in LA that were as good as any we've discussed. The reason they're not famous is because they never left the West Coast; they didn't have to in order to make a living. Zoot is one of the best; I like this interview.
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Frogman, Duke Pearson with Flora Purim is really different; never heard that side of Duke before. I think I'll get both of those.

Thanks.
nsp
654 posts
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n2C9ybcjEQ orpheus10
Miles Davis song "So What" is probably the title most identified with him. Every time I hear this song I just think about how fresh it sounds. I don't think about 1959 or any other year. The song is absolutely timeless to me. It sets a mood that defines jazz although putting it into words is actually more difficult then the perception when you listen.
I also miss shopping at record stores and going through bins of vinyl records searching for new artists at discount prices. When you were paying two to $5 per album it was easy to take a shot at a new artist
to see if you liked him

 you asked for some Jackie Mclean so here goes. With Donald Byrd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuVDpta66C4 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak8i6tW80Mg 

 



pjw81563
1,835 posts
 
nsp,
Great Jackie Mac selections. Here is a couple from one of my favorite JM sessions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n2C9ybcjEQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDv7DRfF2bE

Keeping with the current topic of playing with "emotion" I think that could be said of the following song off of a terrific album:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDiy7o01H2w


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