Rok, most "jazz musicians" create with the process of some kind of "God given talent" plus their relentless desire to create good jazz; "the people's music".
You have the "God Given" ability to "hear" the music; let your ears be your guide.
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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A reminder. Today is the last day of WKCR’s incredible eight day Bird marathon. In some ways today’s all day broadcast promises to be the most interesting by looking at the music of Jazz artists who were influenced by Charlie Parker. Check it out. https://www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/story/charlie-parker-centennial-festival |
Talk about strange segues! Easy to make fun of for being "too white" and not hip (speaking of "agendas"), but Lawrence Welk’s band was a very good band made up of the best studio players in LA. Clarinetist Henry Cuesta was one of the very best. https://youtu.be/-FVKRR5sRCA |
I didn’t expect you would; on both counts. No surprise there. Fine playing by fine musicians; that’s all. No claim to it being definitive. Just giving fine musicians their due. I hope we can all agree that is a good thing. “Too white” is an expression sometimes used by musicians (including white ones) to describe music that is perceived as being too “square” or not “hip” enough. Ah, those were the days; when one didn’t have to worry so much about being politically correct. Still used, btw. |
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