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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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rok2id
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Today’s Listen:

Dick Hyman -- MUSIC OF 1937
Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Volume Three

Good booklet. "Maybeck Recital Hall was designed by famous Berkeley architect Bernard Maybeck in 1914 to be used as a recital Hall and instruction site. A small performance area (25 by 30 feet), it has a high, vaulted ceiling, rubbed wood paneling throughout (mostly redwood, some oak) and seating capacity of about 50......amplification is never used.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcWw3bIxcWk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6HF-8dgjRM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD1osk4lkZ8

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

Mr Hyman appears to be a virtuoso on the piano.

Cheers


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rok2id
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Speaking of Virtuoso:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTJhHn-TuDY

Cheers
pryso
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rok, yes I believe Hyman is regarded as a very accomplished pianist.  I have a couple of his recordings but they are still packed away so can't refresh my memory for titles.  He has done several tribute albums.

The last one was funny.  Ray Brown wiping away the sweat BEFORE keeping up with Peterson on a number.  He probably needed to do it again afterwards. ;^)
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rok2id
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The last one was funny.  Ray Brown wiping away the sweat BEFORE keeping up with Peterson on a number.  He probably needed to do it again afterwards. ;^)

Even Peterson was in a sweat trying to keep up with Peterson.  I think the overall effect is much better when he has drums in the group.   Hell, even a horn or two.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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I just realized that one of my favorite artists has been severely neglected by this thread, maybe that's because he doesn't blow a horn. Cal Tjader plays the vibraphone and makes some of the most beautiful music this side of heaven.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxY3UEDJUH8


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5podNvGXs8


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KYOVWloU6A



Cal plays music for stressful times; when I listen to his music, I drift off to a better time and place, I hope you have the same experience.
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