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
I do not know if you guys can see this, but I think that you can, no need to be logged in the Face Wonder/Lost World:

https://web.facebook.com/jayrileymusic/photos/a.591558380904228/3323501007709938/?type=3&theater

If the F jumps on you, you just click on "not now" option and continue reading.
Thanks acman and pjw81563.  I've known him through his music and bands but books about these guys are always informative and increase appreciation for the times ... I'll add this one to my list.

Currently reading Ricci Ricardi's latest book on Louis Armstrong on the middle years wherein he transcended jazz and became an American pop icon.  A good read, as well as a well-documented piece of history.
Hi mary_jo

I'm not on FB much but I did hit your link and saw the pics. I like the cartoon with the Miles Davis caption.
Hi pjw,

I have actually posted it only because of the first pic, The Wedding Gig. But I’ve just scrolled it to see more, saw "Davis", that was cool. :--)