Under rated
https://youtu.be/Ys2lzTa6a8k?t=2
Must have heard under rated . . https://youtu.be/FSbP6ZhfPs0?t=2
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.
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.
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It is really Paul Desmond who is the stand out artist of the group. A lyrical saxophonist with incredible control of the instrument. I do not want to say anything interpreted as bad about Dave Brubeck but he is not a pianist that takes me to other places like McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, Monk, Chick Corea and Andrew Hill. I'm sure I am forgetting a few. If you asked these guys who influenced them them most they would say Art Tatum. I think from just a historical perspective every jazz lover should listen to Tatum. Some of the later Pablo records were recorded quite nicely. |
pjw, Blakey certainly rates high on my list as well. I'd not heard that track before but it reminded me of this classic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHKyVJ5YfNU o10, you had better judgement than I did. I've told this story before but don't remember if it was here or another site? Close to the end of his career Brubeck was scheduled to perform with our local symphony orchestra. A couple of audio buddies, knowing I liked Brubeck, as if I wanted to get tickets. Unfortunately I declined, thinking his age would prevent a good performance and I wanted to remember him as I'd heard him earlier. Well my friends did attend and raved about his performance, as did local media reviewers. My loss I missed one more chance to enjoy his artistry. :^( |
My favorite album by Brubeck is "Jazz Impressions of Eurasia". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ieHdRYGCdg&list=PLOwzQWJ2V2l0oebQssik_mQau6jdq94Sp |
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