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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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mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
Cassandra’s voice. I like it.

She has been described by critic Gary Giddins as "a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack [who has] expanded the playing field" by incorporating blues, country, and folk music into her work.
~ source, Wiki
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
Another Voice, rarely mentioned here. Amy.

Amy ~ Will you still love me tomorrow
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O0jYMMTb0XU

Amy ~ You know I'm no good
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b-I2s5zRbHg

Amy and Tony ~ Body and Soul
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_OFMkCeP6ok


mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
I like this song so will post it again, this time with The Shirelles.

https://youtu.be/cnPlJxet_ac

Where are songs like this today? Tell me, where? Nowhere...
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
Jumping from The Shirelles to Marty Robbins. But continuing in the same mode.

Love is blue
https://youtu.be/jNoQ_XAevmQ
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rok2id
7,859 posts
 
Live vs Studio:

If you are after the 'experience' of a musical event, live is not only better, it's required,  regardless of the mistakes by the band or the inferior acoustics of the venue.  You are there for the entire package.  I was there!  I saw Miles "live"!   And the women.

If you are after hearing the music, hearing all the players, hearing what Miles had to say, the nuances, and you have been married for ages, then, being in your sweet spot, in front of your rig, with a cold one, is best.

Cheers




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