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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
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
Meanwhile in my headphones...

The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, ooh, Lord knows, he was (yes, he was)

pjw81563
1,829 posts
 
Good morning/afternoon mary_jo

I see you have money on your mind. And Dusty Springfield in your ears.

One of my favorite "money" songs as well as a great bass line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll3uipTO-4A

Enjoy your day.


alexatpos
1,228 posts
 
Das Geld

https://youtu.be/PIAXG_QcQNU
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

The lack of money is the root of all evil; you can safely walk the rich sidewalks of the North side of Chicago morning noon or night with your jewelry, and no one will give you a second glance.


On the subject of "Dusty Springfield";


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf1d65OHYXo



      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmXx_yoZN34


       
frogman
7,489 posts
 
Awesome bass line!  Thanks, pjw.

Speaking of money and great bass lines:

https://youtu.be/rwPM01cbQBc

A great song from one of the most talented Latin artists around today, or ever, that does the best job I’ve ever heard of conveying the sentiment that I think mary_jo is expressing.  Unfortunately, it is in Spanish.  Had I the time right now, I would translate.  However, I think that any of you non-Spanish speakers might be able to get the gist of the message after a couple of listens.  Don’t be turned off by the cheesy Disco intro; it’s part of the message.  Great bass line; if Disco is your thing.  

https://youtu.be/KPWvD5vbJ8I

With lyrics:

https://youtu.be/PVBv2quZzhQ



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