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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I was just listening to Ahmad Jamal, and realized that my serious initiation into jazz began about 3 blocks from where his group appeared at "The Pershing Lounge" about the time his first big hit "Poinciana" came out in the 50’s. I saw him in Chicago in the mid 80’s, and I could see by his reaction, (He left immediately after his performance at Ricks nightclub) that he was not pleased with the crowds reaction to his performance. Although it was fantastic as usual, they were used to seeing Ahmad; he was received like Christ in Bethlehem, "Oh there goes Jesus"; rather casual like. I talked to his drummer "Frank Gant", who told me they had tickets to Japan, and that they could not make a living depending exclusively on the USA. Presently he makes his home in Marseille France where he’s given the respect an artist of his stature should be given. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOAepSLbohs |
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that he was not pleased with the crowds reaction to his performance.***** I was outraged by the crowd's reaction to his performance of 'Poinciana' on the 'at the Pershing But Not For Me' album. Loud talking while he was playing, and lame perfunctory applause after such a brilliant performance. Spoiled the entire tune for me. ***** Marseille France where he's given the respect an artist of his stature should be given. ***** It's all an illusion. If he has to go to France to get respect, he's a sad case. Cheers |
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