Better. That’s like good elevator music. Still not my cup of tea. Love jazz. Don’t love this.
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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Today's Listen: Lester Young, Roy Eldridge, Harry Edison -- LAUGHIN' TO KEEP FROM CRYING My kind of Trumpet players! Lester plays clarinet. Excellent, if tiny, liner notes. Didn't say to what Benny the salute was intended. Lester died the following year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPJ_5reMkC0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIrRal4fqWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrXHu4elT5E Cheers |
Mayor, the title of this thread is "Jazz For Aficionados". According to Webster, an Aficionado is a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime. "aficionados of the finest wines", or the best jazz; think of "connoisseur". Since you were never issued an official "aficionado card", I don't have to pull it. With all due respect, you're evaluation of that gem is proof positive that you do not meet the requirements of a "Jazz Aficionado", but with enough effort, you may one day be qualified. Have a nice day. |
Many jazz tunes have very deep meaning, and music that projects the depths of that meaning. "I Told Jesus" is just such a tune. I once knew a beautiful girl who was very religious, and when she was overwhelmed by her problems this is what she did; she told Jesus. When I was curled up in a hospital bed waiting to die, someone must have told Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4JP6JRv7k0 This is from the album "Salt Song". Track listing "Gibraltar" "I Told Jesus" "Salt Song" "I Haven't Got Anything Better to Do" "Storm" "Vera Cruz" Recorded on July 7 & 13 (tracks 1-5) and April 23, 1971 Personnel Stanley Turrentine - tenor saxophone Eumir Deodato - electric piano, arranger, conductor Ron Carter - bass Airto Moreira - drums, percussion Horace Parlan, Richard Tee - piano, electric piano, organ (tracks 1-5) Eric Gale - electric guitar (tracks 1-5) Billy Cobham - drums (tracks 1-5) Julius Brand, Paul Gershman, Julius Held, Leo Kahn, Harry Katzman, Joe Malin - violin (tracks 2-5) Harold Coletta - viola (tracks 2-5) Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman - cello (tracks 2-5) Hubert Laws, George Marge, Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson - flute (track 6) Sivuca - guitar (track 6) Russell George - bass (track 6) Joao Palma, Dom Um Romão - drums, percussion (track 6) Margaret Branch, Brenda Bryant, Patsy Smith - vocals (tracks 2 & 5) |
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