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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
pjw81563
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I will keep my response on the subject of religion and spirituality short. I think believing in a "higher power" not of this Earth has helped heal millions upon millions worldwide. I myself am Irish Catholic and I do believe. And yes it helps me to get through this "temporary life" here on Earth which has been spiraling out of control in the 20th and now 21st century.
pjw81563
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Here is classical  composer Roberto Sierra talking about his "Concerto For Saxophones" which he wrote specifically with James Carter in mind to play all the saxes. James also shares his insights into the piece.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBqe4x1hFqo

This, IMHO is a great recording and Sierra's choice of James Carter on Tenor and Soprano sax is a tribute to the genius that is James Carter.

alexatpos
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Frogman, I do not think that we have any disagreement and I too now some people who found their way to more substantial life by opening themself to God.
That is not the issue, neither do I think that practising any religion is problem, of course.

My point is that I think that such things should remain private, not part of any public education, constitution or such.

In that sense I only do not agree with you when you write and  I quote  again...   'why is it surprising that in an age when there has been a concerted effort to remove God and spirituality from education'....

I do not believe that by removing any religous learnings from 'public' education would turn world for worse.

Reagrding sprituality, we would need to define the term to understand how and where one can get in touch with it, but we are all aware that there are lots of ways to feel it.

Schubert, moral is category that has always been changebale and aldo western civilzation has much of christian heritage in culture or philosophy, its morals were not always ethical. 
Perhpas that might be reason why mentioning of it is left out from constitution of EU.

Paul I deply respect anyones belifs, hope you understand that and I am certainly not trying to know who is religous or not,as it is not my business, just expressed different way of thinking about remark that Frogman made
in another thread.
pjw81563
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Here is the recently deceased drummer Neil Peart playing one of his songs from his Buddy Rich tribute albums. This is proof that a "rock" drummer can play jazz at a high level. If you  Skip to the start of the solo at 4 minutes in you can see and hear the touch and control. His time keeping is evident throughout the entire song. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0gYHLkY4qA

Of course Mr. Peart was no ordinary drummer and I am a big fan of the group Rush. The music of Rush was always put into the category of "progressive rock" (prog rock). Rush was, and still is my favorite prog rock band and Neil Pert has a lot to do with it.


Neil has published a few critically acclaimed books including this one:https://www.amazon.com/Roadshow-Landscape-Drums-Concert-Motorcycle/dp/1579401422/ref=sr_1_7?keywords...

And this DVD titled "Anatomy Of A Drum Solo"

https://www.amazon.com/Neil-Peart-Anatomy-Drum-Solo/dp/1423407008/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=neil+peart+dru...


I have been fortunate to see Rush live multiple times. The last time I saw them I spent a small fortune for tickets in the center of row 7 floor section at Jones Beach Theater and it was a privilege to see Neil, and the rest of the group from such a short distance. Looking back I have no regrets on the money I spent.





schubert
7,386 posts
 
Alex , what I had in mine was the Ten Commandments , the speech of Jesus called "The Sermon on the Mount"and the Golden Rule .
IMO that is all you need and almost anyone can understand their meaning .
None of these have caused a war , oppressed the poor , or have written laws for the enrichment of the rich.


Sifting is naming those things that are essential, and naming those things which are not .We live in a time that makes this very difficult , there are huge forces that keep us keep us sidetracked and sedated , daydreaming and distracted .
The Spirit pulls us one way , our world a thousand other ways .

If you don't sift , you will drift .
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