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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
pjw81563
1,834 posts
 
Great pick alec. Although they did not get along Getz and Baker played many recording sessions together both studio and live and I found the music, for the most part, very good.

Here is one in my collection:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ZK6XUxHek&list=PL1vTNGM5zLFdpEOwfU3g60HiQOdgLCESa


pjw81563
1,834 posts
 
o10 I have been to Ipanema many times. I hope one day both you and mary_jo get there. Ipanema lies just south of Copacabana beach.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-YnyZG8fNU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-vlX8uRLMQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ca1ctUkU3Q


orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Pjw, you lucky Dog!


Back then I was ready to Samba with the Cariocas from dusk till dawn, now I just reminisce about my last Tango, maybe I'll pass on Ipanema.
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

I don't have that last album you submitted, I'll have to get it.
frogman
7,559 posts
 
By many accounts the Getz/Baker animosity was fueled by, what else, substance abuse; and Getz’ huge ego. There are accounts of Getz overdosing while on tour with Baker. Baker, in spite spite of his own issues with heroin, showed disdain for drug users including Getz. At the same time, Getz, who was already a star while Baker was gaining popularity did not like sharing the spotlight. Not a good combination all the way around.

Interesting choice of material:

https://youtu.be/8bltfzZgZv0

Nice clip, Alex. Thanks. Btw, you may have read the “bunch of guys” quote here a couple of years ago 😀. Here’s another one:

On one of the occasions when Getz overdosed, after finding him on his bathroom floor not breathing and with a needle stuck to his arm, Baker and another band mate worked at reviving him with CPR. When Getz came to he uttered ”You guys messed up my high”. 
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