I thought Miles Davis' first electric period of 1968 - 1975 was awesome. After his 5 year hiatus (76 - 80) his 2nd electric period of 81 - 89 was sub par bordering on just plain bad. JMHO.
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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pjw & o10 I really like Jacintha, I have several of her cd's .She really sounds great on SACD. Will po st something tomorrow . Here is my favorite version of " Boulevard of Broken Dreams" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t24xDweUX7M |
Aside from the very well known jazz divas, we have neglected many female jazz vocalists, maybe we can remedy that. Rebecca Pidgeon, I like this CD; it's very well recorded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngrnfIhT1JU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RMTEWsGGEg Leny Andrade sings "Maiden Voyage"; this is the first time I have ever heard words put to Herby Hancock's famous tune; it's boss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B2WicKm0dc What female vocalists do you have in your collection that we haven't heard? |
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