Mary_Jo, you posted some of my favorite songs. BTW if you liked that last album, here's another one; "Cory Daye-Cory And Me"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNqiV6ESYlQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiRKkkHIvEA
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: Stephane Grappelli & Yehudi Menuhin -- THE VERY BEST OF GRAPPELLI & MENUHIN The favorite foreign Jazz player.(French) Sticks close to the American Songbook. Self taught. A difficult instrument for Jazz, but Grappelli makes it work brilliantly. And did for over 80 years at that. I always thought Menuhin was a classical player, I have several classical CDs by him. Maybe he saw the light. These are tunes taken from the CD I have. Could not find the actual CD on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmfqsLtKS3Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiiUHKQg4rQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evtk_Cl-yPc Didn't plan to include 'Sweet Georgia Brown" but the OP insisted. Cheers |
Schubert, I know you don't want to leave your beloved Minneapolis? I recall 4 feet of snow in St. Louis; I didn't leave the house, my wife worked at a hospital and they sent 4 wheel drive to pick her up, and I believe they asked her to stay overnight. In addition it was 6 below 0. When conditions are so bad that you're risking your life going anywhere, I don't know why people don't stay at home. |
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