Harold Mabern - R.I.P.
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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Much more than a Salsero, an interesting and beautiful record by Blades for anyone wanting to explore his music: https://youtu.be/OyRRSIIUrdY https://youtu.be/Cykj7jAYJbY https://youtu.be/XU7GmLBI148 Btw, acman3, interesting that you should post those great John LaBarbera clips to follow Thad Jones. Both part of very musical families. Thad, one of the great Jones brothers along with Hank and Elvin . John, one of the LaBarbera brothers along with Pat and Joe. Sadly overlooked here. Great tenor player: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lwzmTJzp_Myp2UEtfTo2cJMMGBpu4YdE0 Also overlooked. One of my favorite drummers. Last time I heard Bill Evans live, Pat was his drummer. This was the trio: https://youtu.be/OI8zUgR8czI |
Thought there might be some people here who would like this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxmeimxpuLg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hegd4xNfRo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hegd4xNfRo |
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