Roy Haynes (Happy 95th).
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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All about "Manu Le Prince"; http://www.manuleprince.com/en/bio_en.htm I most certainly will have to hear more of her; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80gqNFDYn98&list=PLvxmRiKHlbax1KjzcS5dca5HDmcHrjcdi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRaxvTxTpjA |
o10, I meant influence with the imagery in the cinematography, not the music. Some of those reflected water shots brought back a bit of "Fantasia". Thanks for that version of "Train and the River". I’ve heard a couple others but never with Giuffre on baritone. I liked it, but there is something special about the interplay with Brookmeyer. Funny thing about West Coast jazz, some feel it doesn’t swing. Yes, some can be pretty mellow but that doesn’t mean none of it can bounce along nicely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSfAKvvPQHk |
Currently, I'm in a "Billy Bang" frame of mind. Billy Bang was a "Tunnel rat" in "Nam"; he explored the underground. Billy went into tunnels where the VC hung out, and when they left, they left deadly snakes hanging by their tails to greet whoever came in after them. It was Billy Bangs job to clear those tunnels, even when they had the deadly "Two step" hanging around. When he bit you, your next two steps would be your last two steps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jke3UaOP8Rw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryU4UL9E0Fo |
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