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
Right now listening to Thelonious Monk Complete Riverside recordings on LP.  Complete bliss.
pjw81563,  thanks for the link! I also enjoy James Carter quite a bit, and this pairing with Blood is great.

I had an opportunity a year or two after Sun Ra sailed off to see James Carter sit in with the Arkestra, another gripping pairing.

hce1


Nice list! There is so much Jazz out there to discover besides the Elders and Legends. If you enjoy college radio check out WREK Atlanta on-line.

Exceptional Jazz programming Monday-Friday 9am-12pm eastern time.

Big fan of James Carter and Sun Ra.


Happy Listening!