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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Thanks for the disc recommendation Art Farmer The Time And The Place.

Did you read the comment on the link that it is a Studio recording with applause dubbed on later. I researched and found the "real" live version it has a different song set and its called  Art Farmer Quintet ‎– The Time And The Place/The Lost Concert. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_and_the_Place_(Art_Farmer_album)

https://www.discogs.com/Art-Farmer-Quintet-The-Time-And-The-PlaceThe-Lost-Concert/release/3602168

Eumir Deodato had his time in the Sun and he shined brightly. Although he seems to have been forgotten by most of the members of this crew, I remember him quite well.


Birth name Eumir Deodato de Almeida
Also known as Deodato
Born 22 June 1942 (age 77)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres Pop, rock, R&B, Brazilian jazz, Latin
Occupation(s) Musician, composer, arranger, record producer
Instruments Keyboards
Years active 1959–present
Labels CTI, MCA, Warner Bros.
Associated acts Kool & the Gang, John Tropea, Hubert Laws



He was hot in the 70's; that's also when "Disco" was hot, and you could even dance to some of his music.



        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ivvEDV5_0


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBZY6urezxQ


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNuEukbSDf8