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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
alexatpos
1,228 posts
 
Frogman, just to make things clear, I do not think that the ’case’ is closed,not from any point of view, just said that I would not dismiss Op’s words as such.

As I said, Woody Allen made a movie about that subject and I tend to agree with his point, that I shared in a clip.
Take a look at it (the movie) and the clip

https://youtu.be/XbkKirBSQnI
frogman
7,489 posts
 
Thanks for your clarification, Alex. So, let’s see....

You seem to object to the use of the word “nonsense”. You seem to find it offensive or provocative. Is that it? Allow me to pose this question:

Which is more offensive? To contradict a comment made or belief expressed (mine) in response to an entirely different person’s (pryso) comment with an opposing viewpoint; and then finalizing that opposing viewpoint with “case closed”? Or, for the person who was contradicted (me) to then refer to the comment “case closed”, a comment that leaves no room for discussion or debate, as being nonsense?



orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, I look at my record collection and all the money I wasted trying to find something new. The funny thing is, the rich record store owner gave me advice every time I walked into his store, and he made his fortune selling jazz records. He always steered me toward the accepted giants of jazz, but I told him I wanted something "new".

I bought records from him when he sold them on the corner out of a card board box; I still have some of those choice collectors items. Now he's got record stores all over the place (he never quit selling vinyl) Why I didn't take his advice, I don't know, but now I've got a ton of records for "Goodwill".

Maybe I have some of that "new music" you speak of which I will give you for the postage alone.


orpheus10 OP
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Rok, I told you these were the worst of times, and you told me these are the best of times for music because of "You tube".

You were right, and I've got a secret to tell you, but you must promise not to tell any other "jazz aficionado"; I know you wont.


I just discovered a tune by "Patsy Cline" that I don't think is half bad.


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMq16fJ8rbM
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rok2id
7,859 posts
 
I am a long time fan of Cline and Country Music.  She is also a favorite of the wife.   I remember that song when it was done by Jo Stafford, another great from my Childhood.

In this kind of music, The Lyrics Matter.

Nice clip.

Cheers
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