Great question. Since political correctness is not my strong suit I would have to say Bill Evans. Although, I’ve known a few women who would probably choose Monk 😉
https://youtu.be/PhBQd2VMWzA
https://youtu.be/PhBQd2VMWzA
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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Today's Listen: Anita O'Day -- ANITA SINGS THE MOST with / The Oscar Peterson Quartet Not my cup of tea, but a Diva nevertheless. All standards. Unremarkable notes. Recorded 1957. Verve. s'wonderful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8CBGqiNPDA love me or leave me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdTlFzBYqjs old devil moon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeyDaioKsgU bewitched, bothered and bewildered https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZLfaewin8A Is this her finest hour? She said she didn't remember this because she was high on Heroin. Drug addiction was a constant throughout her career. I do admire her tenacity. Lived to 87. sweet georgia brown (at newport) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN2xaiNkUdg Love the outfit. If that's a typical Newport crowd, I don't get it. Cheers |
That was the only version of "Sweet Georgia Brown" that I like; you could see the jazz in her soul, she was one of the greats. My favorite by her is "Early Autumn"; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vN3UfVuQV8 |
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