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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Alex, an elder friend , who was a big American football fan, once wrote a book called the 4 quarters of life. It was about life for a man and the things he tries to obtain between 0-20, 20-40,40-60,60-80. I looked him in the eye and said " You must be in sudden death overtime." He hasn't spoken to me since. |
Acman,guess he has no your sense of humor... https://youtu.be/amqhPsYRx_c Beeing able to spit into death's eye is a unique and respectful quality that requires sharp brain and strong character. Both my parents had 'overtime' but their response to it was very different. Needless to say, I consider 'prettier gender' to be stronger as well. https://youtu.be/JrdEMERq8MA |
Today's Listen: Art Blakey / Jazz Messengers -- MOSAIC with addition of Curtis Fuller(tb), first time Messengers were a Sextet. Recorded 1961. Classic Blue Note cover art. composed by cedar walton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzfURZdmkx8 by curtis fuller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqI7KG1ERyQ by freddie hubbard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS9wQqFgR68 Cheers |
From the "Good Stuff" thread. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TWcRjmgkjU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQIg3lRN2Xw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4uPOBnbFnU Cheers |
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