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
I just heard on the news that Elis Marsalis ,jazz musician and  father of Wynton and Branford , has succumbed to covid-19 in Louisiana. Very sad
Ellis Marsalis, Wallace Roney, Bucky Pizarelli.  Sad times.  May they all rest in peace .  Great trio in the sky.
mary_jo

Yes I have a mask and I'm wearing it. Seems like the government officials ere are finally getting around to how important that is.
frogman
I like Jimmy Scott I have about three of his CDs. I was introduced to him by a friend and at first couldn't get used to his voice. But after a while realize how much emotion he put into his singing. I will post something if I have time, not too much free time right now.