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 Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. -- HANDFUL OF KEYS: A century of Jazz Piano Wynton invited six guest pianists to play examples of Jazz throughout the Century. They range in age from 13 year old Joey Alexander to 89 year old Dick Hyman. Wynton Kelly by Dan Nimmer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUu4JjZSXcA Oscar Peterson by Isaiah Thompson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC2mfBbaVik James P. Johnson by Dick Hyman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M348ik4b1os The name of the CD comes from this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIFoAwJPtm4 Cheers |
pjw, an interesting question and I'm surprised not to see any following comments: "I often wonder what the great trio's of the 50's and 60's would sound like using 21st century studio's, equipment, and engineers." No doubt there have been technical advances in recording equipment. But at the same time many aficionados continue to praise older recordings. Is that because of tube rather than solid state electronics? Fewer mics utilized rather than mic'ing each instrument as is typical today? Simpler mixers (fewer channels), and thus less complex electronics? And how about the older recordings being made with everyone playing together at the same time, no individual instruments added separately? I suspect a combination of factors. On the other hand, some aficionados prefer the additional detail, extended frequency range, and quieter background possible with modern gear. Regarding engineers I believe great examples can be identified from 40 years ago or more and today at the same time, same for studios. So that comes down to the individual recording. Just to muddy the water around your question, consider than with older recordings many prefer the mono releases of a given recording over the stereo version. Anyone surprised by that can check current prices for many Blue Note mono recordings compared to stereo released at the same time. So for me the answer to your question would be, yes it could sound different, but not necessarily better. |
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