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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Another interesting instrument is the Barimbau; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uuSaOZg8hI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4miRO1NMaP4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1beIgX7Vdg&list=RDP1beIgX7Vdg&start_radio=1 |
Forgive me if this has been discussed here, but I’ve searched the thread and not turned this up ...... Jammin’ at Condon’s ..... a jazz "(semi-) jam session" put together by George Avakian featuring Eddie Condon’s Club’s house band, along with guests Billy Butterfield (tp); Lou McGarity (tb); Peanuts Hucko (cl), Bud Freeman (ts), and Dick Cary (as). Condon’s house band at the time consistented of Condon on guitar, Wild Bill Daviso on trumpet, Cutty Cutshall on trombone, Ed Hall on clarinet, Gene Schroeder on Piano, Al Hall on Bass, and Cliff Leeman on drums. It was recorded in two sessions in 1953 and 1954. The album features five extended length "jams" with each musician having a chance to solo along the way. The "jams" are from 5 to 13 minutes long, and feature mostly 11-13 choruses handled both by soloists and ensembles, and one 20 chorus set ("How Come You Do Me Like You Do"). The original Columbia mono recording is very well done and if the LP has been treated well, can be exceptional. I have not heard the CD, but it was issued on the Collectables label back in 2000 or earlier. Pure pleasure. You will never be unhappy with this one. |
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