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
Frogman , here Is a new take from a guy I respect largely because he is the
master of between notes .Also highly creative .

"The greatest instrument in the world is the human soul "                                                                             
                                                                                      Arvo Part
Last day of Christmas .

The Carol I love best coming from London’s Great Albert Hall . Sung by a honest soul and the voices he loves best.
Amen

https://youtu.be/MM-2Qz4hcwI?t=2
The Frogman:

The last several CD notes I have posted mentioned the phrase "17 piece band". What is the significance of ’17 piece’ bands. Google was not clear, or did not consider that number as special. Is that some sort of ’standard’ for the size of Jazz Big bands?

Wynton’s JALC Orchestra has 15, I think.

Thanks

Cheers