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
Today's Listen:

Sarah Vaughan  --  SASSY SWINGS AGAIN

After all these so-called jokes, we need Sassy to clear the air.

My copy includes minimum packaging.  On the Mercury label.  Purchased at "World Of Music" in Nurnberg, Germany.  DM29.95 -- 08/85.   Love the history.

All arrangements by Thad Jones and Jay Jay Johnson.   Recorded 1967.

everyday I have the blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-9NANdEbZk

take the "A" train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJJArN0IS30

I left my heart in San Francisco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWoeODBPrYc

sweet georgia brown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db3ioirVcEY

A lot of big names in the band.  Hubbard, Woods, Golson, Terry   etc..

Cheers






I am sure you are implying something but can't figure out what...

LOL
The Queen's sense of humor is just toooooo sophisticated for this country boy.

Cheers
Just to laugh on your joke would be too simple...

By the way, I like the music.