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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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rok2id
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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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Betty Carter:

Some performers are just too sophisticated for these country ears.   Perfect example of  New York-ish.   Nancy Wilson, although a stone fox, was another one.

More Mississippi-ish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXdC5D2PqoU

Cheers


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@frogman

Good info on the inner workings of the Band at Lincoln Center. Puts everything in a different light. Wynton is betting on the potential.

Maybe his greatest contribution to Jazz is, teaching, encouraging and helping the young.

Where would we be without him.

Cheers
frogman
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So, Betty Carter AND Nancy Wilson are “New York-ish”.   I can’t think of two more different singers.  What does “New York-ish” mean to you?
pryso
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rok, don't mean to jump on you while you're jousting with frogman, but a question for your "these country ears" and "More Mississippi-ish" references.

Weren't you the one who expressed dislike for Mose Allison a year or more ago?  If so, considering his origins, how does that mesh?

If I'm wrong thinking it was you never mind.
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