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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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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.
acman3
4,331 posts
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9TYcStjbVo
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rok2id
7,859 posts
 
Today's Listen:

Duke Ellington, Charlie Mingus, Max Roach -- MONEY JUNGLE

This is, at the least, the most distinguished Jazz trio in history.  All 13 tunes written by Ellington.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erflgkir2H4

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkBTEUbSo6c

Cheers





pjw81563
1,834 posts
 
Here is one of 109 comments from the Roy Buchanan "Sweet Dreams" song I posted.

"This song by Roy Buchanan is the most soulful thing I’ve ever heard. It sends chills up my Spine! Roy played guitar like he came from a higher plain."

Roy showing off his chops at Carnegie Hall:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aXW7-HjrUU

As far as finger speed in both hands, IMHO, Roy is as good as any of the greatest there ever was in jazz and blues although Roy mainly stuck to blues.


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