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
A woman that puts her bare naked soul in her voice and gives all that to us. For free. With no expectations in return. Someone like Billie.

She had so many impressive performances but in my eyes this one describes her the most: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouuRsRz8syM

Was she nice girl? If yes, to whom? To others? What about being nice to yourself?

Wish you nice weekend guys.
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Today's Listen:

Cannonball Adderley  --  THEM DIRTY BLUES
with Bobby Timmons (p) on 'Dat Dere'

The second recording for this quintet.

Notes:  "...For the soulful spirit of the blues---the real, low, wonderfully emotion-stirring, and downright dirty blues that has always been and always will be the bedrock of Jazz--is the basic message of this group. ---- Orrin Keepnews

About sums it up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlepuNi40M8 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e-jphhx8xA  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAzHD5nSa1M  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FXrHg20_GA   

 Cheers