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
Today's Listen:

Sam Jones  --  THE CHANT
The original album was titled 'Sam Jones plus 10'.   Too many to list.
His second recording on the Riverside label as leader.  The notes mention that his playing (on bass) was well integrated with the group.  Says it all.   Should set the standard for bass players.

by Charlie Parker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mGgbthQi6I   

by Sam Jones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3lhzj6VlSQ  

by Victor Feldman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvZjW_K_rg8   

by Miles Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3B9EspTPd0   

Cheers