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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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I’m still laughing, laughing at myself. I actually thought Zoot and Toots were their real given first names. Don’t I feel like a jerk. hahaahahahahha

Just goes to show you that, an artist should not use, or have a ’nickname’, until they have reached a certain level of fame and notoriety.

***** Not nearly as serious sounding as Fathead, Dizzy, Cleanhead, Jug, Lockjaw, *****

Do I detect the well known, and dreaded, Frogman sarcastic wit?? But actually, you are correct. All are perfectly acceptable in the Jazz / Blues tradition. Just like, "Muddy", "wolf man", "B.B." , "Sonny boy" "cannonball" etc......

Every time I see the word 'Zoot', I think of one of  the OP's suits.

Diz, sounds like a bad ass trumpet player. Toots, not so much.

Cheers


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Acman3,

Thanks for the JBL clip.   Awesome!!  I noticed they played real music to demonstrate them.   Most high systems on you-tube do not stray far from the solo guitar.   They like to hear the strings vibrate.

If I had the room, I would find the money.  I see they are big into horn loaded designs now.  Now, to hear a high end system play Mingus' 'Hog Callin' Blues'.   That will be the day.

Thanks

Cheers
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Out of all the nicknames, the worst was "Fat gal"; I believe it contributed to him becoming an addict.


In regard to those speakers, K-horns have the same drivers. As a matter of fact "Klipsch" used that same combination of drivers in 3 different models, La Scala was the one I liked.


Right now, I'm listening to what I consider the ultimate group ever;


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jpFtZ9KmvI


Donald Byrd - trumpet
Charlie Rouse - tenor saxophone
Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
Walter Davis, Jr. - piano
Sam Jones - bass
Art Taylor - drums


Or, this group


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s-Nr_3OP0M



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bEblwKhReo
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW4h6obLEwQ
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Today’s Listen:

Everyone who was Someone -- THE FIRST ESQUIRE CONCERT
recorded in 1944. mono.

The Notes certainly reflect the time in which they were written. They felt it necessary to point out that Red Norvo was the only white performer. All others being ’people of color’.

"The leading role of black Jazz musicians was first pointed out in the USA by the magazine ’Esquire’. It was here from 1944 to 1947 noted Jazz "experts"(mine) were each given the opportunity of naming their favorite performers in each instrumental category"

Goes to say that all the all-star winners would then give a concert at the beginning of the year. This is the first one. performed and recorded at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. First released on U.S. Army V-disc shellacs. V for victory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmqCrXB2StI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_lVf2ERv6Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBCjB82k-D8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL3MSKyHM8c


There are 13 tracks total. All great. Sound, not the best, but does not matter.

Cheers

we don't need no stinkin' bebop.
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