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
**** , but it is interesting in that he is saying something and you can’t listen
to this as "" background ". It is a conversation .And one you don’t want to
walk away from . Even if you don’t know the language .****

And that is why Schubert shouldn’t leave the thread.
Today's Listen:

Count Basie and his Orchestra  --  88 BASIE STREET

Sort of subdued Basie, esp the full Band numbers.  Much better on the small group (septet) numbers.  I only recognized the names Basie and Joe Pass, on the list of credits.   Maybe that's what's missing.  Recorded the year he died.  One of his last, if not his last recording.
No notes to speak of.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuC_UqZIXw0   (septet)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t_r3p8_2qc      (septet)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAxHNoK4o1Q   

Cheers




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