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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.
orpheus10
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

I wonder why the people who can talk music to death can not play music to death.

I do one thing and I do it very well, I listen to music. I don’t need nobody to tell me the dramatic difference between "Bop" and "Swing"; the difference between Lester Young and Charley Parker.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK4FsQzUqB4


That was Lester Young; this is Charley Parker;

    
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovCpL1zjBgI

Can any one tell me how swing sounds like "Bop"?


There was a revolution in music like no other that preceded anything before it, and the man primarily responsible was Charles "Yard Bird" Parker..


That case has been closed for ages. I even feel foolish debating it.
alexatpos
1,249 posts
 
Third time posting.
Paul Desmond intervews Charlie Parker

https://bobreynoldsmusic.com/paul-desmond-charlie-parker/

He does not seems to be an individulal close in his own universum of ideas and closed for other influences


Frogman, my last question was for Rok, or Op.
I am curious to understand why they think that Wynton is ’bending’ the truth.

Also, I do not beleive that anybody would consider jazz to be less significant because its creators have been influenced or exposed to other styles of music which they incorporated to that new sound.

Why is that even an issue?
frogman
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**** Also, I do not beleive that anybody would consider jazz to be less significant because its creators have been influenced or exposed to other styles of music which they incorporated to that new sound.

Why is that even an issue?****

Excellent point and excellent question. I have some thoughts on the matter, but ultimately I think it comes down to human nature and how difficult it is for most of us to admit, if only to ourselves, that we have been wrong about something for a long time.

**** I wonder why the people who can talk music to death can not play music to death****

By that ridiculous notion (and silly attempt at a dig) it could be said that Bird, Blakey, Desmond, Coltrane, Miles.....you name it, “could not play music to death”. All, and just about every Jazz musician of any standing, have supported what Wynton speaks of and many have been very vocal about it.

None of this knowledge is necessary to enjoy the music. However, it can definitely add an entirely new dimension to the experience and enjoyment of it. Why some feel the need to take that away from those who do appreciate that perspective is something that is way above my pay grade as far as the psychology of it all goes.
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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Vanessa Rubin  --  VANESSA RUBIN SINGS

From the notes, a question for all you so-called Aficionados.

"Q: What do Vanessa Rubin, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Buddy Rich... and a frog have in common?"
If you don't know the answer, tear up those Aficionado cards.

it's probably me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d4gFRV4n9k  

being green
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4GyPaPt4Cc   

our love is here to stay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bx2FBdWE88   

black coffee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvn8YXbMlwE   

his eye is one the sparrow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LABN2P_eWI0  

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

I can not believe this fantastic lady "Venessa Rubin" is not in my collection, but that will be corrected; thank you Rok.
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