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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.
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mary_jo
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mary_jo, frogman and the rest of the gang I can assure you I am not "pouting" I have been busy working and trying to start up a new business.

I see there has been more drama with the OP again. Can someone fill me in on what's bothering him this time?
pjw, wish you successful start in these challenging times...

Well, it is not about our OP.  Few days ago, the whole this thread Jazz Af was removed, meaning erased. Eventually the Moderators brought it back. In that short period of time, when the thread was gone, Alex created a temporary one where you can check what happened: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/jazz-for-aficionados-removed/post?postid=1969580#1969580
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
fro, your second best stands for two:

Art Pepper, Foggy Day
https://youtu.be/ogZLd3Mc6U0

Wait... Better make it 3. I forgot Tenor Sax, Bill Perkins.
frogman
7,487 posts
 
Great arrangement! Very clever and very West Coast. Nice playing.

My favorite instrumental version of that great tune.  Fantastic feel.

https://youtu.be/JwpD3-ojtqM
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rok2id
7,859 posts
 
No strings 😱 this time.


Mercifully. 
Btw, you never made a performance recommendation for Beethoven's complete Violin Sonatas.   The one I have is sort of Ancient.

Cheers
pjw81563
1,829 posts
 
Thanks mary_jo for the info on the tread removal. Great Art Pepper selection. 

frogman I will check through my disc collection tomorrow on that Golson recording.

I just finished listening to this incredible Coltrane recording

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8XEmGhTm3A

Btw Eric Dolphy plays bass clarinet on the double disc set I have.






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