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
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***** Impressions of Eurasia" which was inspired by his tour of 14 countries, including Turkey, Iran, Iraq, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in 1958.*****


Interesting.   Duke Ellington made a similar  tour looking for inspiration.  He cut it short and canceled the project.    Said it, the local music, all had a 'sameness' to it.

Cheers
Today's Listen:

Gene Harris Quartet  --  A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN
at Ste. Chapelle Winery

This place is in Idaho.   Why, that's down-right Incredulous.

Everyone does like Gene.  Never anything other than great music.  I like him even better than Oscar.   Always enjoyable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1gvUf2MYdI 


this is for the OP.   reminds him of his wonderful youth spent in Mississippi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0RCdSKogeI 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iujfwAc-lis

Cheers