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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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pryso
1,986 posts
 
rok, thanks for that O'Day with OP.  They worked well together.

I've posted her two numbers from Newport '58 a couple of times.  I never could find another performance by her I liked so well, for me it was mesmerizing.  Just forget about the (daytime) audience.

And mary_jo, thank you for the Beck clip.  I understand if he may not be played much in a jazz listing, but good music is good music.
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rok2id
7,859 posts
 
Remember the Sabbath:

in that great gettin' up morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZzCB6fEph8   

ride on king Jesus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDIEfwORUaA  

there is a balm in Gilead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqlDbqKaFks   

He's got the whole world in his hands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeQL_B4FdB4  

Cheers


mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
Mary_jo You know how I feel about Jeff Beck. Other then Jimi Hendrix he is the most creative and diverse to ever strap on a guitar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5OT7f5hetM 
I do know pjw. Thanks for that.
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
And mary_jo, thank you for the Beck clip. I understand if he may not be played much in a jazz listing, but good music is good music.
True pryso. Plus it is nice to see him supporting young talents. Here with Tal Wilkenfeld:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn2Yvjd5kqY
pryso
1,986 posts
 
I think she listened to Jaco a bit.  But then what modern bass player hasn't?

Anyway, 13 years later she is being recognized for her talent -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc58yxvD0M4
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