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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
alexatpos
1,249 posts
 
Acman, nice.
The Espen E. trio sounds similar to Tord Gustavsen (in broad sense), another norwegian player. At first went to check do they share the same label, thought that perhaps its the way of production that makes them souund alike, but its different.
Maybe it has something to do with their musical upbringing?
Frogman, do you care to give some insider comment?
keegiam
731 posts
 
Tingvall's playing reminds me of McCoy Tyner (RIP).  That's a good thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKib8EXXbD4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73VczRfu9Kg


keegiam
731 posts
 
Played Kenny Burrell with Coleman Hawkins this AM ("Bluesy Burrell" - 1962).  I'm thinking Hawkins sounds "frequently husky" on these - or maybe "sometimes husky."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz-5RfdViWE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igKYXar3KuM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B7VcUuR8J8



pjw81563
1,834 posts
 
Hello all.

Trying to catch up here been busy. A lot of great new posts.

acman thanks for the  Espen Eriksen Trio and  Tingvall Trio as well.

alec I agree that the  Tord Gustavsen trio and the Espen E trio have a similar sound. very soothing and relaxing "mood jazz" I have been listening to both trio's through my headphone gear at low volume and I almost fell asleep.

I found this live Tord Gustavsen trio:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHg5U2oHiuU

I snapped out of my  Tord Gustavsen/Espen E trance and played acman's  Tingvall Trio selections and became wide awake. 

I found this Tingval Trio playing live with commentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxogszH1BuI
pjw81563
1,834 posts
 
Played Kenny Burrell with Coleman Hawkins this AM ("Bluesy Burrell" - 1962). I'm thinking Hawkins sounds "frequently husky" on these - or maybe "sometimes husky."
keegiam Sonny Rollins describes it as "gruff", frogman "husky" and James Carter "thick"

Ben Webster from the album "The Soul of Ben Webster" with Mundell Lowe on guitar:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylLT0Tc8GUQ


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