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
Paul, god point, nice words.

Keegiam,
dont take it to your heart, I believe no harm was intended in Op’s words. Sometimes its just the heat of the moment behind ’harsh’ tones here, but I am sure you are a ’big boy’, stick around

@alexatpos

Thanks for your kind words, and you have it exactly right.  I took O-10's words the wrong way.  I also misspoke when I said "I'm outta here" because my intent was to pull out of that conversation, not the forum.

Back to the music - one of my longtime favorite musicians, Yusef Lateef:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaC04oBfmbQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSQfPnpybXk&list=OLAK5uy_ns3orAwjLzJD5gAlF2ykOsMPD7NxNTsms