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
Hey guys, quick question about this song. I know the song is Unforgettable but dont know who is playing. Can anyone tell me.https://youtu.be/EEX1NJBkm7g

Since it is quite evident that the only way for me to stop this is to throw up the white flag of surrender; I give, you win.
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I am not taking sides here. As I stated above what I posted is just my opinion and I am entitled to that. As long as I am not saying that my opinions are facts and that every one else is wrong.

To whom it may concern, Blakey's "Drum Suite" is more African in regard to the drumming than most drum albums that can be found in Africa; that's because of the time span between when that record was made and now, as well as those spectacular drummers;I'm glad that it is in my collection.


  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A1ndido_Camero


  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabu_Martinez



    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Jones


Personnel
Art Blakey - drums
Bill Hardman (4–6), Donald Byrd (7–9) - trumpet
Jackie McLean - alto saxophone (tracks 4–6)
Ira Sullivan - tenor saxophone (7–9)
Ray Bryant (tracks 1–3), Sam Dockery (tracks 4–6), Kenny Drew (7–9) - piano
Oscar Pettiford - bass, cello (tracks 1–3)
Spanky DeBrest (tracks 4–6), Wilbur Ware (tracks 7–9) - bass
Jo Jones - drums (tracks 1–3)
Charles "Specs" Wright - drums, timpani, gong (tracks 1–3)
Candido Camero, Sabu Martinez - bongos (tracks 1–3)


It's a spectacular album.