Guys, I do not post much (can’t say much about jazz, I may only paste few announcements of what I am listenin’ at that very moment) but I am following your postings often. Each of your postings. And I appreciate the contribution of Each of you here. And I do not see here any deliberate intention nor someone’ s obvious desire to deliberately undermine the opinions/stories/preferences from others. If that by any chance happens, one can always apologize. However, criticism, making fun of, jokes, ironies are most welcomed, at least in my book. But without the insults on personal level. If we have a will to do the things right, I think we can do whatever we want.
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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The title of this thread is "Jazz For Aficionados", not Orpheus and Frogman; with that, I return to the subject of the thread. "Nica's Dream" by Dee Dee Bridgewater is my favorite vocal of that tune; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEFHBKLsbxc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lju13U1zEE |
I just noticed that I overlooked Schubert's post; he didn't say much, but what he said resonated with me; he mentioned Lee Morgans version of "Since I Fell For You". That, without a doubt is the most incredible instrumental version of that tune there is, and anyone with the sensitivity to recognize that makes them a remarkable "Aficionado". While being able to articulate what you feel helps on a thread like this; the bottom line is the importance of "what you feel". |
Nica's Dream: Both clips were great, but since Horace Silver was actually playing on the messenger clip, and with that lineup, it's no contest. However I do think Dee Dee's 'Tribute to Horace Silver' CD is one of, if not the best example of vocals put to Jazz tunes. The entire CD, each track, is a winner. Contrast her effort with Carmen McRae doing Monk. No where near the energy. Of course we could say the same when comparing Silver to Monk. Two completely different styles. I posted this on the other thread. Another great effort to put words to Jazz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiceSi25xJA He reminds me of Nina Simone in that, he does a lot with minimum backing. Cheers |
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