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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
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rok2id
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen:

Absolutely Beautiful.   Very heavy Middle Eastern vibe.   The Middle East is where the Lord was born lived and died.  So that's really the way it should sound.

But, we have been conditioned otherwise.   Carols are English/German/European.  And so are the titles of the songs.

'Merry Gentlemen' in the Middle East?  The OP would say that's Incredulous.

But the music grabs you and won't let you go.   Very Nice

Cheers

We Three Kings?
schubert
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My take exactly rok. The woman is considered a Nation Treasure In Canada and is as creative as a it gets .
When I first heard it my thought was " Jesus would love this all his children music" .
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Today's Listen:

Gene Harris Trio  --  THE GENE HARRIS TRIO PLUS ONE
the 'one' is Stanley Turrentine

From the Notes:
--Gene's debut recording for Concord.  This apparently is a 'reemergence' of Harris.  After The Three Sounds disbanded in 1973, Harris settled in Idaho.   He directed music at the Idanha Hotel.  Stanley did make a recording with the Three Sounds back in 1960.---

The 'I' word seems to apply here, but I will restrain myself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GhJgFzz7j4 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DyO6T_rNZk  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj6IvVtkNaY 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCAhXIqS-80  

Cheers


pryso
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o10, re: West Coast Jazz

About the time I developed a real appreciation for jazz (end of '50s, early '60s) there was an on-going debate about the merits of East vs West Coast Jazz.  Unlike the military discussions here I was neutral and found enjoyment in both. ;^)

As it happened, I had a discussion with a good friend this past week where he related visiting his brother long ago who lived in Hermosa Beach, CA at the time.  Whenever he visited they would hit the Lighthouse.  His favorite musician there was Bob Cooper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBvrm8KAilU

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rok2id
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Talk about a "oops" moment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSmqpCv0LdY

Not exactly rare, but not the most played carol.

Cheers
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