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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Pryso, I've been listening to Dinah's CD's, while at the same time looking forward to the 5 record set I ordered. I'm sure the CD's are just as good in regard to Dinah's vocals, where I'm anticipating a difference is in the music; she chose the very best "jazz" musicians to back her, and while some are well known, others aren't, but they are still among the best. She has Clifford Brown on a number of her records, and I want all the music I can get by him, plus someone who's not as well known, but can make a big difference "Paul Qunichette". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sD9c-abXEM&t=43s |
Dinah grew up on the South side of Chicago where jazz was king; record stores had outside speakers blasting the latest jazz albums, and there was always live jazz close by. Her love for jazz is quite apparent on "Dinah Jams". This was a live album featuring the top jazz musicians of that time. Dinah Washington - vocals Clifford Brown - trumpet Maynard Ferguson - trumpet Clark Terry - trumpet Herb Geller - alto saxophone Harold Land - tenor saxophone Richie Powell - piano Junior Mance - piano George Morrow - double bass Keter Betts - double bass Max Roach - drums Those guys were more than just background musicians; Richie Powell would have out shined his famous brother had he lived; Keter Betts is a boss bassist that I don't hear a lot about; Herb Geller is another name that's not well known. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfGKqERBRLk You get all of this when you get "Dinah Jams". |
Today's Listen: Ray Bryant -- SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE One the first Jazz players I ever purchased on LP (Slow Freight). This music was recorded on a cassette deck 'somewhere' in France, hence the name. Pretty good sound from a $1.98 cassette. (notes). The notes also point out that Bryant is one of the few from the 'golden age' of Jazz to be living out his golden years in good shape, health and money wise. Good!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOQA2G_NgWc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMeIpcmmMgE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Clf7uJZdWo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkBk8OVBTz4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNdJTM8ZIw8 Cheers |
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