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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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I bought this album when it came out in 72, but I have a different album cover. He has his legs crossed wearing boots similar to boots that I bought on Peach Tree Street in Atlanta; unforgettable for me.


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1xYt0oIFtI

I have been buying his albums every since.
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rok2id
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O-10,

That entire album is Boss.   He was in and out of Jazz and R&B, and I mean while playing the same tune.   I think it's great stuff.

I have a lot more of him on LP than CD.   But I do have Mister Magic.   I need to get Winelight and this one.

Nice clip

Cheers
schubert
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Frogman , a bit of Barber , think this is the band and artist for it with whats
on you tube . Slovenian is not in the spotlight but I like them .Nice clean orchestra with good conductor that serves the music . Barber's  winds and brass show what a great instrumentalist he really was. Melody is a given from God .This orchestra keeps tempo better than many more famous ones do .


https://youtu.be/CveX2LjVaw0?t=6
acman3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQZDuohot48

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XrsHYYVn0I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PIdFIGQRxk
orpheus10 OP
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Tis the season to be jolly, and I’m going to do my best. Christmas music and decorations lets everyone know what time of year it is. I always revert back to my childhood to really feel the Christmas spirit; that’s when my first stop was to see the electric trains traveling around the huge display cases in the big department stores.

I have very little jazz Christmas music because I always get out voted as to what the family listens to, and Christmas is also a family time of year. But I can still go to my listening room and play what little I have.

Kenny Burrell, "Have Yourself A Merry Christmas";


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzarjwkPPPs&list=PLA3ZS_eXWM-qmbfOBbjIqXuRGZO1dN_S0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7PfDn0KhtI&list=PLA3ZS_eXWM-qmbfOBbjIqXuRGZO1dN_S0&index=3


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LOa05d5vQo&list=PLA3ZS_eXWM-
qmbfOBbjIqXuRGZO1dN_S0&index=5



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lQGe7H0dW4&list=PLA3ZS_eXWM-qmbfOBbjIqXuRGZO1dN_S0&index=7


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