Yeah, she's great.
Also, recommend 'The Wham of Sam' with Sammy Davis Jr. and orchestra.
Also, recommend 'The Wham of Sam' with Sammy Davis Jr. and orchestra.
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.
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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This might be the first time Sammy Davis Jr. has ever been mentioned on this thread. That's because he's an entertainer as opposed to being specifically a jazz singer. Just like everyone else, I saw Sammy on TV many times, and I liked him but was not overwhelmed. It was not until I saw Sammy in the flesh was I impressed beyond belief. A friend of mine called and told me he had two tickets to see Sammy at the Kiel Auditorium, and if I supplied the transportation, he would supply the rest. The first thing that impressed me when we arrived at the auditorium was the fact that it was packed to capacity. (I didn't know that Sammy had that kind of drawing power) After the show opened, I discovered why he had that kind of drawing power; how could one person (with orchestra) keep an auditorium full of people mesmerized from the beginning till the end of his show; he must have been the worlds greatest entertainer ever, the man sang, danced, told jokes, and made hours pass like minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uFA6Gh_wsw |
Today's Listen: Elvin Jones / Jimmy Garrison Sextet -- ILLUMINATION with / Prince Lasha(clarinet & Flute), Sonny Simmons(alto sax & english horn), Charles Davis(baritone sax), McCoy Tyner(piano) A drummer and Bassist leading a Jazz group? 'nuttin' out jones' by Prince Lasha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVEVoKsd6Go 'oriental flower' by McCoy Tyner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTky5aRNcMY 'aborigine dance in scotland' by sonny simmons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRHmx3YmutI Some of Trane's old crew, but no Trane. :( The more I listened to it, the more I liked it. The 'oriental' and 'scottish' tunes were a cute touch. The notes called it "afro-Scottish", cringing here. Cheers |
Even as a very young kid, I liked them very much... Golden Gate Quartet, live from Berlin, rare film https://youtu.be/WLCq-vm7wkw ...apperently, there is a tape where Elvis sings with them...that would be great to hear... |
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