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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
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, as much as I like Carmen, that's my least favorite by her. While I liked the music, I don't think Monks music is too conducive to vocals, plus, Carmen was long in the tooth by that time, but we all have to make a living.

The biggest problem is that I have so much of her music when she was much younger, and I couldn't help but compare the two; other than that, everything is just fine.

Since the CD got the highest rating, I could be wrong.


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rok2id
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*****  I don't think Monks music is too conducive to vocals*****

I tend to agree with this.   Most folks are reluctant to try playing his music let alone sing it.

For some reason, the folks at Allmusic say it's essential.   Not sure about that.   Monk is essential.

Cheers


orpheus10 OP
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I was looking for a Carmen CD, and only found LP's; I don't know the significance of that.


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYRrcCjLiGA&list=PLvxWibFr0wiJPqeBD_Jo3OrX4gXyMfxMO


I have all the LP's on my play-list so they pose no problem; these are some of her best.
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rok2id
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I have that CD also.   Carmen did a lot of 'tribute' albums.   I think part of my problem with past Jazz Divas, is that Dee Dee Bridgewater,  has redefined or transformed my idea of what a Jazz diva sings and how she sings it.   Not a lot of that 'songbook' stuff.

She makes a lot of my old favorites seem dated.

Cheers
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rok2id
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Who else can you even imagine doing this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSFdm82X70Q 

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

Cheers
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