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.
- ...
- 31720 posts total
Mabern died a few days ago. Wiki says he graduated from Manassas High School in Memphis. I knew a lot Trumpet players from there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGFsBYCiOzk 'Smalls' indeed! Cheers |
I love Quyen van Minh: May be of interest to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6AwvjSGt2Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruPZlumCN5E They seem to have moved on. Why can’t we? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDF326-A5H8 Cheers |
Re moving on: In 1994 I toured Japan with a major American symphony orchestra. One month performing in every major city in the country and the first of eight visits so far to that very interesting nation. The last stop was Hiroshima and the first time any of the musicians had visited the city. Shallow minded that we all were at the time we braced ourselves for what we thought would be the inevitable prejudice and antagonism due to the obvious reason. The reception that we received collectively and individually was incredible. The level of appreciation for the performances and general warmth and generosity on a personal level are something I will never forget. Quite a lesson. |
alex, Anyone who has to dig a trench on the front and sit in it knows. Anyone who make comments like rok has obviously never been in a fox hole. I have read quite a few books on the ethnic cleansing in the Balkans in the 90's. If you were there and experienced it, whether Muslim or Christian, all I can say is god bless you. I know you do not listen to rock anymore but this ones for you: Generals gathered in their masses Politicians hide themselves away Time will tell on their power minds Now in darkness world stops turning |
- 31720 posts total