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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.
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Pryso, Eunice Waymon was a concert pianist who became a vocalist by accident.


To make a living, Eunice Waymon started playing piano at a nightclub in Atlantic City. She changed her name to "Nina Simone" to disguise herself from family members, having chosen to play "the devil's music" or so-called "cocktail piano". She was told in the nightclub that she would have to sing to her own accompaniment.


I might be the only person who enjoys her piano to the point where I focus on that as much as her vocals.
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I'm glad you asked that question Mary_jo, I've wondered the same thing but never asked.
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Thank you your Royal Highness.

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Today’s Listen:

Some Significant Recordings. (to me)

There aren’t that many:

At my sister’s house in Maryland. A family friend, Naval Officer, brought it over to play. Pioneer Receiver and Speakers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pejJxEs_v-s

First heard in PX in Seoul, Korea. Checked all PXs. Finally took the one they were playing, out of the player, at the Camp Casey PX. Got me through Korea, the second time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwbSKsZ_ODM

These two Brubeck tunes played by guys from Memphis ALL NIGHT. My first night away at college. Great tunes, but.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryA6eHZNnXY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKNZqM0d-xo


My last LP purchase. Sound warehouse El Paso, Texas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwfjdF6zDz8

My first CD purchase. PX, Nurnberg, Germany.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xDv_37vwZ0


The only recording I have ever heard that I thought was a live band. From a distance, outside in a parking lot. Nurnburg, Germany. Sony speakers, Phase Linear 700 series amps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pulI3in1UgI

Got me through Korea, the first time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f47TZePukuQ

Huntsville, Alabama. Nuff said. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qusTbkgRKtQ

Cheers

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