Absolutely brilliant! Fabulous explanation of why it is a total myth that improvising musicians have a monopoly on emotion and expression. As she says, listen, really LISTEN and this becomes obvious. Thanks for the clip.
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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Hey Rok, I bet you haven't heard this "Nica's Dream"; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Bd7UIJlPQ&list=OLAK5uy_kytgnI-F3NxBRZevCNR9D9Aeh1zotdWWU&i... |
No I have not, but I have heard Silver and Dee Dee. Like Ella, she can do more with her voice than most guys can with their instruments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GrfjdNhAZM And the man himself with quite a group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UZqmNHLbxg This has to be the most recorded tune in Bebop. Cheers |
Rok, I bet that if I applied, I could get in the Guinness Book of world records for the person who has heard the most groups and versions of "Nica's Dream", and without a doubt, that was the best I have ever heard. Dee Dee and her band put everything they had into that performance; she put so much emotion into it that I heard and felt the essence of "Nica's Dream." |
Yes, she was awesome. She always is. She is also, always different. One of my favorites. We don't know how great and important she is. We will one day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwaWyLnkebU Cheers |
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