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:

Dee Dee Bridgewater  --  IN MONTREUX
with / French Rhythm Section

No notes.   Minimum information.  Recorded 18 July 1990 during the Montreux Jazz Festival.   Verve Label.

Maybe the most versatile of all the divas.

take all of me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srhxcupPqrU  

night in tunisia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCt9eHEaCJY  

just friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcKwqehvpcw   

horace silver melody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkqod17ICzo  

Cheers
Now we’re talking. What a band! The first note by the brass is so tight it’s scary. Very NYC.....one piece of it. Probably the greatest swing clarinet player. Thanks.