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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.
orpheus10
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There's a thread by Erik Squires, titled "Current Woman in jazz" that I'm trying to learn something from, but I'm so "Old School" that I have nothing to contribute.

"The Sound Of Red" by Rene Marie has been mentioned on this thread; I think I bought that album, but I can't find it.


What I like about Rene Marie is the fact the she's written a lot of her own songs; that means I don't have to complain about her not singing the song the way it's suppose to be sung; her song writing is also very special; it's so insightful and realistic.

On "Go Home" she sings of being with a married man who she's telling to go home, but if he lingers too long that can change.


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrm4eTbt47s


On this one I can really relate to the video; there's nothing I liked better than night lights on city sidewalks, and swinging jazz lounges.

"Peach Tree Street" in downtown Atlanta was my favorite street for walking; I put in miles walking that street at night; those neon signs are reminiscent of those nights


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ64fMe0Xh4&list=PLodlcsECHYFPHcMaiQb6FI3k8pgjOc9LH&index=1


If I can't find it, I'll have to buy it; I like everything about this album, boss music.

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Well, while you were dillydallying, I did buy 'Sound Of Red'.

In the notes Miss Marie says, "To talk about 'Sound Of Red' diminishes it's impact".   So please just listen.

The lyrics to all the sounds are listed.    Sherman  Irby on Alto.

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***** After all, Frogman is "The music man".*****

"Goto Guru" sounds more modern.

Actually I'm just testing my ears.

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Btw,  I think recording for a mainstream Jazz label would have made a big difference in Miss Schuur's recordings.   Starting with the Cover Art.

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Today's Listen:

Betty Carter and Ray Bryant --  MEET BETTY CARTER AND RAY BRYANT

I think the first Jazz LP I ever purchased was Ray Bryant's "Slow Freight".   Carter did "Baby It's Cold Outside" with Ray Charles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDv2eEmMRpE  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSyyDMbVIcg  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGteXTYVW-U   

Jerome Richardson on flute.

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