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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frogman great selection of Charles Lloyd. I have about a dozen of his discs as a leader. Helen Sung is someone I was not aware of. Helen has played with some greats as well as releasing 7 of her own recordings as a leader. She does have a delicate touch on the keys and a firm grasp of what our OP would call straight ahead traditional jazz. I like the "bridge" on the first song you posted called "Brother Thelonious" 3:50 - 4:00. The bass player on that song is also very talented. As for Thelonious Monk himself, the album "Brilliant Corners" is one of my favorite jazz albums from any artist. I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you do end up buying it on vinyl let me know how it sounds. |
Igualmente, Schubert; que Dios te bendiga. Bit of talent in Spain indeed: https://youtu.be/hElfsRm6_NI https://youtu.be/p5KC0aRFJyY |
Today's Listen: Miles Davis -- SKETCHES OF SPAIN Another collaboration with Gil Evans. Very informative and extensive notes that show these guys were full of themselves. Maybe they had a right to be. Classic cover art. by joaquin rodrigo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-FeHIYromw by manuel de falla https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h18jgWhjeVk by gil evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjsblnOXD2E Cheers |
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