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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
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orpheus10 OP
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Mary-Jo, in the case of that statement: I’m glad that I’m the kind of aficionado that goes where the artist I’m listening to takes me; I never compare. you interpreted as it was intended to be interpreted, and you could not have rephrased it better.

In regard to "rose colored glasses" or "rose colored ears"; they are my eyes and ears, whether anyone else thinks they are rose colored is 100% moot; that's the blessing of being an individual. My perception of the world, is uniquely mine, this is a birth given right that I shall retain until my last breath.
mary_jo
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I like what you wrote O-10. Thank you.
acman3
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AllMusic reviewer says "no magic".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hKFkCtiFZs&list=OLAK5uy_nHTPlcrQI6cfzDfNDupRRQsfnfw2oot3g
orpheus10 OP
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"Third Plane", I haven't given it a good listen, but in general I like it.

I noticed it was recorded in 1977, that could explain why I like it in general without giving it a good listen. There seems to be some kind of "cut off" date where in general, I don't like the music; that's something I'm trying to discover for myself.
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