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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
frogman
7,557 posts
 
Great Sonny Stitt, btw.  Thanks.  Your link wouldn’t play.  I assume it was this:

https://youtu.be/ANueEvcA3N8
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rok2id
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Strings and Cannonball:
I found the problem, and it is me.  I listened to all the tracks this time, on some, track 3 on to the end, the strings and Cannonball seem more integrated.   The first two tracks, the strings struck me just  gratuitous 'lushness'(if this is a word),  to make Cannonball sound mo' better, or appeal to a 'wider audience'.   But after listening to them all, very nice indeed.   The Frogman is always correct.  I think that's in The Bible also.

Cheers
mary_jo
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The Final Comedown:

Blaxploitation movies. What a waste. When I think of what could have been done. Much of the music was a waste also. Some good stuff outside of Jazz. WAR for instance. Great(est) pop band ever?? EW&F also.
Where on Earth did you see me posting War? I told you so many times that you should wipe your glasses. :p I will borrow you mine microfiber cloth. It’s working when you use it. I posted Final Comedown, Grant Green. I do not mind the movie here, just music. And do not consider that it is waste. Although it is more funky than anything else of Grant, I like it. If Grant would take a pencil and try to play on it, I would probably like it too. It’s Grant. He knows what he is doing. However, another pair of shoes is the fact that Grant barely features on the album apart from the title track...:--) :D Nevertheless, it’s kind of funny music.
mary_jo
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Mr. Pyongyang, would you mine posting something or you are pouting too? This is very popular these days. Pouting, I mean.
acman3
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