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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
pjw81563
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Schubert, this video:

“Language, Creativity, and the Limits of Understanding” by Professor Noam Chomsky "

Is 1:26 minutes long. When I have more time I will watch it.

What did you think of my short summary of the post WWII debriefing on the German officers of the Wehrmacht? I posted it only in response to your quote and posting of General Butler’s commentary on this important topic. I would like to hear your perspective on what I posted since you are obviously a well educated man.
pjw81563
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acman,

 I agree with rok about Close Your Eyes by Carolyn Lee Jones. I was not aware of her either and the trio behind her is awesome as well as her voice.
pjw81563
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frogman,

In regards to my new Charlie Parker and co. JATP 1949 disc I agree it has already become one of my favorites and will get plenty of listens here.

Did you really pick up by listening that Parker's reed was faulty?

Your quote "history lesson" was that about the jazz or my summary of the debriefing of German officers post WWII?
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

James Moody, "last Train From Overbrook";


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5In7YPC-sL4
frogman
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pjw, if you listen closely you’ll hear that Bird’s reed is chirping or squeaking a little bit; its the high pitched sound that you hear for an instant at the beginning of some of his phrases.  Stan Getz was notorious for playing squeaky reeds.  “History lesson” referred to the clip.
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