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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
orpheus10 OP
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I think every body has submitted spirituals at one time or another except me, I'm going to correct that today.

I like the oldest spirituals the best, but I couldn't find any with good recording quality so I'm doing the best I can; it's for sure that in these trying times we can all use some uplifting sounds associated with a higher power.


              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z7d2OmR_XQ
mary_jo
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Mary_jo, this is the first time I've heard Julia Lee; I really enjoyed her songs, will order some. Her use of the "double entendre" is most interesting.
I am glad you like her singing 0-10. With the cheerful voice and phrases that are often subject to various interpretations, she surely brings smile on the face of the appreciative listener. Interesting to know is that she was known as "dirty blues" musician. :o
mary_jo
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Engage
Lay in a course for Class M Planet.:--)

I am sure things are better there.
mary_jo
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That’s a good fight Axy, I think I could easily participate. :--)
frogman
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