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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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Herbie Hancock's Harvard Speech:

Hancock is certainly well spoken, but, it could have been better.   The piano demo was not as clear and effective as it could have been, unless he was talking to pros.  The bits about Miles surely could have been of a more substantial nature.

Look forward to seeing the others in the series.

Cheers
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Thanks guys , if I'm in presence of someone who says Ringo was not a good drummer I'll deck them .

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Sahib Shihab (born Edmund Gregory; June 23, 1925, Savannah, Georgia – October 24, 1989, Nashville, Tennessee) was an American jazz and hard bop saxophonist (baritone, alto, and soprano) and flautist. He variously worked with Luther Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Fletcher Henderson, Tadd Dameron, and Dizzy Gillespie amongst others.


On August 12, 1958, Shihab was one of the musicians photographed by Art Kane in his famous photograph known as "A Great Day in Harlem". In 1959, he toured Europe with Quincy Jones after getting disillusioned with racial politics in the United States and ultimately settled in Scandinavia. He worked for Copenhagen Polytechnic and wrote scores for television, cinema and theatre.


This is what mmai submitted;


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QK5fjJcQOk&t=920s



It's 37 enjoyable minutes long, and I considered it to be jazz of the highest caliber.


Submissions on this thread are like resumes, they state your qualifications as an "aficionado". Some seem to have trouble with that word; since that's what I am, and consider this thread as one for those who are like minded, I can't think of a more appropriate title than "Jazz For Aficionados".


mmai, this particular submission rates an "A" from me.


 

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Today's Listen:

Paul Chambers  --  BASS ON TOP
with: Kenny Burrell(guitar), Hank Jones(piano), Art Taylor(drums)

I normally think Bassists and Drummers should stay in their place, i.e. in the rear and out of sight, just let us know you're there.   But there are exceptions and Chambers is one.

Seems as if Bassists are becoming more numerous & noticeable as leaders in today's Jazz scene.

Nice booklet with great photos.   Chambers also talks about the 'wisdom' of Miles Davis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG4KfCiUVrs   

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU6_nMhhYDI   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnrWtO0hzBI  

Cheers
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disillusioned with racial politics in the United States and ultimately settled in Scandinavia.

He should compare notes with Valaida Snow concerning racial politics in Scandinavia. Or even with the current regimes for that matter.

Cheers

Sahib Shihab ???   From Georgia????  FTW!!!
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