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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
frogman
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Thanks, Schubert. Thanks for sharing and promoting the spirit of Christmas..... and the name. Not, this or that...CHRISTMAS!

You too, Rok. Re Cherry Tree Carol: Intrigued as to what you mean by “oops moment”. Btw, if anyone doesn’t know, that is a man singing; a counter tenor. That alone should keep it out if the “oops” pile.

pjw, loved the Carly Simon. I love singers like her. For them, it’s not about “the voice” and making a stylistic statement.  They just sing from the heart with a voice that is not “designed”. Here’s another like her:

https://youtu.be/qLuW8joOge4
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rok2id
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The oops referred to Joseph refusing to get Mary Cherries, and then Jesus making the tree bend down to the ground in a show of Godly power. i.e. Brother Joseph had no idea who he was messing with, until then. Remember he said, "let the Father of your child get you cherries". He did.

Cheers

***** that is a man singing;*****

I wondered, but could not be sure.   Thanks.
frogman
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Love it; thanks!
schubert
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This carol is by far the most played in it’s home , Ireland .
This performance by an Irish" bring the young ones unto me " choir is sung superbly ! Treble Solo is one of the  young lads .

https://youtu.be/3szyPMwuDC8?list=PLOx7Z-I2Wa4XhxMW4DlfD8VQvysmkG1oW&t=2
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