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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
schubert
7,386 posts
 
We seem to be neglecting one of THE greatest jazz players alive who also has has a brilliant mind and a beautiful soul !


https://youtu.be/q70O-PqpxPo?t=2
Espetacular , Maestro !


At the Frost School .
https://youtu.be/S3i6qCIO6U4?t=5

frogman
7,487 posts
 
Thanks, Pryso;  I was not aware of this release,  Sure would be interesting to know who that janitor was who understood the importance of making the recording....and tuning the piano.  True music lover.


frogman
7,487 posts
 
Thanks for the reminder, Schubert.

Speaking of Monk and Rubalcaba. A unique take on Monk::

https://youtu.be/6ofqYPjE0IU
schubert
7,386 posts
 
He can do anything frogman as you know . From what I read the classical base in Cuba was outstanding .And he and God did the rest .

Re; Frost School . I am 15 minutes away from the U of MN hall’/s for their 800 music students and would rather go to a student recital , Jazz , Classical or Choral than any jet players around .


U of MN has some fabulous Choral teachers and the kids are as well .Hope springs eternal .

Gonzalo, to my hears , is in his wheelhouse on this .(if he had one) .



https://youtu.be/I8NaCNXgPVo
schubert
7,386 posts
 
P.S . hearing him now his groove is like that of a Canary !
        The other guys are good musicians , but he is in a different class , a much different class . Unbelievable .
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