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
Fusion?

The world's premiere Jazz band fusing with:

The Blind Boys of Alabama   ('nuff said)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIad7Q6M6uE

Bob Dylan  (a poet)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwE_zj8Y0X0

Ray Charles   ( it's Ray)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmDqIY-A7HI

Audra McDonald   (such a talent, should have done more)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zOlugtNz0k

Natalie Merchant  (watch her arms)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsjT2SyWemg

Carrie Smith  (such language & at her age!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M7sXYdrP1U

The Crooner, Wynton Marsalis   (he missed his calling)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd1Y3I1_ci0

Cheers
Wow, haven't heard Dylan's - It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry in this combination...


Today's Listen:

Lou Rawls -- AT LAST

One of the least inspired album covers ever.   Esp since this a Blue Note Release.

Stanley Turrentine on Tenor Saxophone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M__j_feCKG0&list=RDmFnfkLtFgSA&index=4

with Ray Charles,  "Fathead" Newman on alto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h86uwWZYY88

Beautiful song,   Bobby Hutcherson on vibes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2SpsKQRZEs

Got to pay our respects to the blues.  Cornell Dupree on guitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55FgkTL15ok

Cheers