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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
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ghosthouse
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Asking a favor of you jazz gurus....

I have been enjoying Chick Corea’s Three Quartets since Frogman mentioned it some time ago. I’d appreciate recommendations of similar compositions/recordings. I’ve not found The All Music Guide’s suggestions of similar albums too helpful. It’s a challenge to convey what about Three Quartets is so appealing. The best I can do:
- It has a certain "gravitas" and despite lots of room for improvisation seems highly structured with a quasi-classical feel;
- The compositions are somewhat abstract (nothing you’ll be whistling in the shower) yet accessible;
- There is ample complexity that rewards repeated listening;
- Musicianship and sound quality are superb.
- Corea's Time Warp is enjoyable for what seem to be similar traits. 

Hoping these give some clue as to what I’d like to find.
(Listening right now to Thelonius Monk Quartet w/JohnColtrane at Carnegie Hall...it has moments that get close.)

Thanks in advance for any thought you put into this.
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rok2id
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Since all of the so-called 'aficionados' have quit the thread, or, are off somewhere pouting, this is the ideal time to slip in a little blues.   After all, it is Saturday night in the delta.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jcGY7NbaQw 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzr1Rfn-P4Y 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc0bkkKFhfI 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oica5jG7FpU  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd7b1Ye6Oc0 

Cheers




frogman
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Ghost, do you have the original release or the CD reissue?  The CD reissue contains four tracks recorded during the same sessions, but not released on the original.  My LP includes only the “Three Quartets”.  I bought the CD for the extra cuts.  Great stuff!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mp49RsKE5LKk65-YV8RPDW6LBkosPN1PE
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ghosthouse
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Hi Frogman...I have the reissue with the extra tracks you mention. One nice thing about CD is being able to play Quartets 2 & 3 in the proper order. I’m hoping my attempted description might generate some ideas about music with a similar "vibe".

BTW - I thought enough of this music to also buy it in vinyl.
alexatpos
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When Herbie Mann is mentioned, there are two albums that he recorded with Bobby Jaspar (also kind of overlooked musician)and few other greats that I would like to post again...

Flute Flight
https://youtu.be/l_baETClbqA

Flute Souffle
https://youtu.be/o7LwCm0iXR4
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