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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
mary_jo
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I have to go backwards to listen all the songs you guys posted. Going backwards...

“In my next life I want to live my life backwards. You start out dead and get that out of the way. Then you wake up in an old people's home feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy, go collect your pension, and then when you start work, you get a gold watch and a party on your first day. You work for 40 years until you're young enough to enjoy your retirement. You party, drink alcohol, and are generally promiscuous, then you are ready for high school. You then go to primary school, you become a kid, you play. You have no responsibilities, you become a baby until you are born. And then you spend your last 9 months floating in luxurious spa-like conditions with central heating and room service on tap, larger quarters every day and then Voila! You finish off as an orgasm!” ~ Woody A.

mary_jo
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mary_ jo, I failed to "ace" your quiz, only scored 90%. So hope that doesn’t disqualify me as an aficionado. I should have known better about Jim Crow.
pryso, only 90% is excellent score. I was forced to cheat after step 5, because the machine said that I would be banned if I continue answering like I was...
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
André Previn And His Pals - West Side Story [1960] (Full Album)
My pals now too..

Grant Green - Joshua Fit De Battle of Jericho
Master...

The Battle of Jericho - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
You just made me surf about the Mormons...this is excellent.

Bill Cosby & his drumming gig with Sonny Stitt...fro, that was funny...
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, you help make my decision for today. I say that because it could change tomorrow, but today I'll go with the lineup that the thread begins with.

"Along Came Betty" is very special to me; it seems I met a "Betty" who was both jazzy and gorgeous at the same time, an irresistible combination; plus that tune was on the jukebox where I met her. This was just before I graduated from high school.

Benny Golson wrote that tune, consequently, Benny Golson is also special, hence that lineup.


            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTzRHq_cH5E
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
Still going backwards...
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