Anybody hear anything from Learsfool?
Still pouting. He has taken it to new heights.
Cheers
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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Kandace Springs does a great version of Sade's 1992 release "Pearls" Sade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI8ppnEJVAg Kandace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycpy2jtuoiw Btw Jazzmeia Horn, as well as Kandace Springs, is another young female vocalist who can sing jazz. Cécile McLorin Salvant is on another level altogether. She deserves all the accolades she receives. Thanks for posting her songs guys. |
Cora Lee Day- '
My Crying Hour ' from 1960. the only album in her brief singing career
https://youtu.be/-fJSJdMBou8 https://youtu.be/r60f81QSFKM https://youtu.be/nIxxqmgvnks https://youtu.be/HA21fudm4ko Debby Moore 'My kind of blues' from 1959. Harry Edison (tp), Jimmy Jones (p), Barry Galbraith (g), George Duvivier (b), Elvin Jones (ds) https://youtu.be/cxfr5arcyoo https://youtu.be/mzywuB9lzjk |
**** you realize you are condemning most of Jazz music. Think of all the standards that have been done a billion times. Autumn leaves? Are you saying once Miles did it, Peterson, Harris, Jamal, et al. were a waste of time? And what about the folks who did it before Miles? Does that make Miles a waste of time? **** C’mon now, I think you know the answer to that! Of course not; and I’m certainly not condemning most of Jazz. You wrote something (can’t find it now) about “putting a new twist” on a standard. That’s the point. Miles’ “Autumn Leaves” is nothing like Jamal’s. Trane’s “In A Sentimental Mood” is nothing like Dexter’s; and, therein lies the problem. I hear no new twist with Thurman. It’s all been done before; not just the songs, but the WAY the songs are done. We’ll just have to wait and see how she develops as an artist. As far as JALC goes, we’ll have to wait on that too. Probably until things get going again (post-Covid; if there ever is such a thing 😱). I have a hunch she will be part of the pool of “subs” and not a permanent member. Like all LC orchestras there is a probation period during which the band gets to play with a prospective member to decide whether it is a good fit. A good leader (WM) gives a lot of weight to what everyone in the band thinks. Notice she is not listed on the official roster. I agree about Nimmer; great player. Few put more of a new twist on things than Betty Carter. Complete original: https://youtu.be/ih7IrNMUWq0 https://youtu.be/FE9yZOanxko https://youtu.be/2y9deitIrIU (Btw, Lundy’s brother Curtis on bass) |
Cora Lee Day & Debby Moore: You can get both of these albums on the same CD at Amazon. One of the first things I look for, with artists that are not known to me, is the label, and supporting personnel. Speaks volumes. Cora Lee -- didn't like her diction. Strange pronunciation of some words. Debby Moore -- Much more interesting singer. Much better backing. The label of the CD on Amazon is called 'Best Voices Time Forgot'. Ouch! No reviews so far. The Frogman's first law still stands. Cheers |
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