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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
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
“acman3, you out there?”
Nope. He is gone on vacation.


rockadanny
1,236 posts
 
@rok2id 
We don't need no stinkin' Bass Clarinet.
And that is why I never post here.
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
But we share candies at the end of each month...you might reconsider...

orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Rok, I thank you for your review of Stereophile's recommended music.

Your assessment of Phineas Newborn concurred with other experts.

The fact that Charles Lloyd is still performing is the 8th wonder of the jazz world; I forgot what the other 7 were. (memory is not as good as it used to be)



Gene Harris & Roger Kellaway - Senor Blues is absolutely fantastic; I don't know why I don't have it; that will get corrected.


Keep the music coming.



frogman
7,561 posts
 
rockadanny, we welcome new posters and their contributions. I am certain that the last thing that anyone here needs is to be spoken for and this comment is not intended that way. Having said that, you are making a mistake with your assumption and reaction.

First, consider that this thread has been active for seven years! All the regular contributors’ posting styles are well known and, believe it or not, humor is a big and welcomed aspect of many of the posts. Had you been paying attention you would have noticed that Dolphy’s virtues as a player was being well acknowledged around the time of your post and certainly going back years as well; and probably more so by the contributor you quote than anyone else. If one loves Dolphy, one loves the bass clarinet. Point is, don’t take it personally. It was a bit of humor and nothing more. So, please post some music and have a cookie.
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