There are so many versions of "Night In Tunisia" that I like I can't count them all; here is one vocal that I especially like;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xQxN5Sxndc
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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Today’s Listen: Dexter Gordon -- GO with / Sonny Clark, Billy Higgins, Butch Warren (Bass) Notes By Ira Gitler He writes, on ’Cheese Cake’ Dexter soars like a condor over the Andes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkyJQcmVtZQ Here, he writes, "a beautiful Masculine sound this is neither Hawkins nor Young, but Gordon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9-tloP1gZk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3brLNLRBoPM He should and could be reviewing wire for Stereophile. Cheers Btw, a lot of "quoting" going on. |
Thanks, pjw and great point, Alex. Pryso, I had started writing a post yesterday re “other tunes with added lyrics” which I didn’t post for no particular reason, but the first example was going to be Manhattan Transfer’s “Birdland”. First, let me say I have never been a huge Weather Report fan. I mostly like their stuff, but I am mixed about some of the other. One of the main reasons that I do like some of their things is the presence of Wayne Shorter who, for me, can practically do no wrong ; one of the great geniuses of the music. Their “Birdland”, catchy melody that it is and all has always struck me as kinda “lite”; “pop-ish”. I love Manhattan Transfer’s version. They took the pop vibe of the tune and went to town with it; pulled out all the stops with their signature urban chic vocal style. IMO, it works big time. Rok, great clips; love Dexter. Perhaps it was unintended, perhaps not; but, great “segue” with the Dexter Gordon mention and clips given the discussion about lyrics. Dexter was known for always learning the lyrics to a song before performing it. He would actually recite some of the lyrics as an intro to the tune when performing it: https://youtu.be/RnZm8IJ9k20 |
Excellent Clips from The OP and The Frogman. I hesitate to ask, but was that Mcferrin on the round midnight clip? I'm still trying to figure out what kind of horn that was. That was Wonderful. The first clip said I was not old enough to watch it. I am in the process of writing the lyrics to Mingus' Hog Calling Blues. Stay tuned. Thanks to all for some great music. Cheers |
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