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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
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rok2id
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Today's Chuckle: (with a Canadian connection)

On Sundays,  the local FM station plays Jazz on a program Called 'Big Band Sunday'.  They played this tune, which I assumed was by a group from the 40's, most of what they play is from that era.  I loved it, so I had my phone ask, what's the name of this song?   The answer made me laugh out loud!.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL5BlkncQXQ

Cheers

We aficionados are taught to not value some players.  Krall and Kenny G come to mind.  Not smart.


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rok2id
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 Fort Kosciuszko gets my vote


1st Cav has about 3500 people there(Poland) now.  The Poles want a permanent situation.  Like the one in Germany.   Our Glorious leader is threatening to move troops from Germany to Poland.   Stay Tuned.

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schubert
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You’re have a point , rok ..
But , the worse thing I ever heard in serious music was the day Dizzy passed .
On late show Branford Marsalis and band sat there with stoic face
when idiot whoever ran the show brought out Kenny G to
honor Dizzy with a horrible five minutes , even worse than usual .


Yah , I read about the 3500 . Seemed to be logistic troops which make sense, but i’d like to see top Infantry Bn to watch over them . 173’rd never lost a fight .
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rok2id
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brought out Kenny G to honor Dizzy

In Hollywood, this is called Miscasting.

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pryso
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In English it's called travesty!
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