What I didn’t make clear is that a band leader/arranger can use some variation of the above which is why “standard” is a tricky designation. Thad Jones added a French Horn, Kenton incorporated a section of melophoniums, Dizzy added a percussionist other than the drummer.....
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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Today's Listen: Horace Silver -- SERENADE TO A SOUL SISTER Recorded in two sessions by two different groups of players. Recorded in the crazy year of 1968, which is reflected in the notes. Notes: Under the heading of, and in all caps, "MY PERSONAL DO NOTS OF MUSICAL COMPOSITION "I personally do not believe in politics, hatred, or anger in my musical composition. I believe musical composition should convey healthy emotions....." Horace Silver I wonder what brought all this on? He also lists his personal guide lines to musical composition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih6TZVBMG5c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NblTtO26r3s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrP3Yf1gZiQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWuuykxar6I Cheers |
**** I wonder what brought all this on? **** If I had to guess? 1968. Makes complete sense. Whole lot going on in 1968 that inspired protest songs and other expressions of protest. Silver’s music has always had an upbeat and accessible vibe to it and it makes sense to me that he would want his music to not be a part of that. The other extreme at the time was the avante garde movement in Jazz which was all about protest. I think our man Horace may have had some conservative leanings. |
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