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.
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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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. ;^) |
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 |
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. |
Today's Listen: Jimmy Rushing -- THE ESSENTIAL JIMMY RUSHING Vanguard Label. No notes. A few Jazz notables appear, Buddy Tate, Jo Jones and Pete Johnson etc...... I think this is after his time with the Basie Band. A lot of clips, but they are short. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz_aiWVQXIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oc07milahk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkLRwwX4Wo4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=193L_kgm3rM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2WqEyd5CJY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErfxDfFC2JY Cheers 'Goin' to Chicago' by LH&R is still the one to beat. |
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