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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
pjw81563
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Oh I totally understand "why should I listen to that when I can listen to this" as a reason to never buy any "jazz" album after 1969.

But all I am saying is there are plenty of "real jazz musicians" currently touring and recording "real jazz" rooted in the blues. More examples since you brought up Grant Green who I think is awesome - my Grant Green collection of him as a leader is over 30 now - with over 30 as a sideman, just listen to this current "real jazz" guitarist:

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf64LcCFM9I

And its as simple as that: (pun intended)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grNQcjMOf5U





pjw81563
1,829 posts
 
Another example of a current jazz guitarist who is pretty darn good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p2qja49-Oc

Fast forward to 6:45 to hear Gilmore's solo.

And then there is the great Bobby Broom, whom Sonny Rollins brought on tour with him numerous times in the 90's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrekQ3339BY

pjw81563
1,829 posts
 
A question for guitar aficionados like myself.


What do Roy Buchanan, Al Cooper, Danny Gatton, and Albert Collins have in common?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClRHx5FJ9yA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVq6F2dMhXU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_jmeU505GI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz6LbWWqX-g

nsp
654 posts
 
pjwGlad you like Grand Stewart. Around the corner is on my short list of his CDs to buy. The first CD of his I purchased was a set of covers of Ellington and strayhorn tunes title Grant Stewart plays the music of Duke Ellington and Billy strayhorn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLFmf2jbZ8 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgPJO1uT6F8 
BTW- not sure if you noticed but he's sounds similar to Sonny Rollins which is one of the reasons  I really like his style. I'm not the first one to say that as I also read it in one of the interviews of one of his CDs. I also own his CDs in the Still of the Night, live at Smalls, and Planet jazz. Haven't had a chance to listen to them will comment/ post when I do.
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

One thing is for certain, if you want to listen to live music, it won't be my favorites, which is another reason to listen to new artists.
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