Snow? I think I saw it last time on a postcard in the little shop down the street...and that was ages ago...
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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The point I was trying to make was that it seldom snows in that part of the USA. But every 10 years or so.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi8gAl8ul-s |
Not to whack a stick on the hornet's nest of the value of "Kind of Blue" yet again, but for those who do favor it you might like this excerpt from the PBS American Masters program airing next Tuesday -- https://www.pbs.org/video/how-miles-davis-recorded-kind-blue-hkiwjs/ Look for other links below that presentation as well. |
o10, regarding Ahmad Jamal, in college in the early ’60s several friends and I went downtown for his concert. We were all fans and looked forward to seeing/hearing him in person. So he came out with his trio and sat down at the keyboard and began his first number. Within a few seconds he stopped and scowled at the instrument. He then tried a few short runs which only drew a shake of his head. Suddenly he stood up and walked off the stage. We just looked at one another, all of us stunned. Someone started a rhythmic clapping and most of the audience joined in. But to no avail. A minute later some guy came onstage and announced the concert was cancelled. Later on when I’d learned more about concert performances I wondered why he hadn’t played a warm up prior to the performance to be certain the piano was tuned to suit him? Sorry rok, I had to offer it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0e2G32f3IU |
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