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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
orpheus10 OP
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Is the "West Coast" the best coast? It was in the late 50's.

   

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1hRh7xOR1k


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smLzted93SM


This is my favorite version of "Bernies Tune"; Wardell Gray had something special. I had this on a red LP that you could see through, I thought that was hip.


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs2IBIc_9DM



No success on the movie soundtracks; kind of hard to find a soundtrack when you don't remember the movie, never the less, what I found is pretty good.


     
pjw81563
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orpheus10,

Have you thought about my proposal with the Shelly Manne Live At The Blackhawk box set. Did you listen to "Summertime" which is the first song on disc 1. That rendition of Summertime, IMHO, is the epitome of West Coast Jazz. Its just so cool compared to the many other versions of the song.

The offer still stands. Or if you want I can send you the money via Pay Pal ahead of time.

Consider it a Christmas present.
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 
I haven't had time to investigate The Black Hawk Box Set.  In the past I have never liked too much music in the same groove, but that might be different.
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