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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
frogman
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A few days ago Alex posted some great music by one of my favorite bass players, Sam Jones. Great player with one of the most solid time feels of any bass player. I got to know his playing from his long association with (possibly) my favorite alto player. One of my favorite and very early Cannonball Adderley records and one which goes under the radar way too often:

https://youtu.be/WS4h1CX_ZT4

It’s not often that the bass player gets to start the tune. In this case, for good reason:

https://youtu.be/kJd3-MeTdJ8

Talk about setting up the tune’s groove! :

https://youtu.be/gEF1Vxmm5jI

Sam Jones was also a fine composer. He wrote some memorable tunes for Cannonball’s Quintet which would become standards:

https://youtu.be/-DIRlg76HsA

https://youtu.be/vAdE3pLlMFQ

A while back I posted the great Paul Chambers’ discography, probably no better testament to a player’s talent and reputation among his peers. Check out Sam Jones’ discography; pretty astounding:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Jones_(musician)#Discography
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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Coleman Hawkins & Ben Webster  --  COLEMAN HAWKINS ENCOUNTERS BEN WEBSTER
with / Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Alvin Stoller(drums)

Nice Booklet, but very small print.  Gives personal details of both players.   Both seemed to be very imposing personalities.   They were considered 'Jazz Giants', and were treated as such.   Recorded Oct 1957 -- Hollywood,Ca.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFOP67ezemU  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly2zdrtWLVc  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLK2lbRi828   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJYKIEwhy6w  

Cheers

Back in the day, you could tell Saxophone players by the hats they wore.




pryso
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Back to blues for just a couple more comments.

rok, I do like Stevie Ray (alluding to earlier comments) but I tend to agree with you.  The best blues comes with a slow tempo.  For me the feelings are just deeper and more sincere that way.  And what is blues except a deep expression of personal feelings?

Also I was another distant listener to WLAC in the evening.  I'd tune in with my little Motorola table radio, next to my bed.  But my bedroom was upstairs so I could enjoy a modest level when the door was closed.  Lots of young teens in southern Michigan tuned in in those years.  Here's info, including the "Late night rhythm and blues" years -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WLAC

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rok2id
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Cannonball / Sam Jones:

Great stuff.   Listened to them all in one sitting.   They say this quintet was not a success.   Well, his music was not the reason why.  I just love Adderley's approach to Jazz.   Always makes you feel better after having heard him play.

Sam Jones  Discography:
Wow.   I must have a hundred CDs with Jones on them!!!  Who knew??   I have his early 60s recordings on Riverside, with him as leader,  on order.   A 2-CD set.

Thanks.   Good music for a rainy Sunday Afternoon.

Cheers


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rok2id
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Pryso,

Thanks for the WLAC link. These names really brought back memories.

Gene Nobles and Bill "Hossman" (or simply "Hoss") Allen:

Cheers

What about 'Wolfman Jack' out of Del Rio Texas, another clear channel station.
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