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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
orpheus10 OP
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As everyone knows, I like just about anything with an African beat, Kokoroko is hot; this is the description someone else gave.

"Some Fela Kuti And Hugh Masekela with a hint of Coltrane, presented with femininity."

That seems quite appropriate.

In addition to all of that, they have added some new jazz; they have even gone beyond their mentors, must have them, they are on my list.


orpheus10 OP
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"I do not care if individuals like or dislike the music that I play. I am usually just putting it out there for others to hear and make their own mind up."


That's a good attitude Acman.
keegiam
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Catching up with the thread this AM.  Acman, Kokoroko is amazing.  I plan to devour whatever they have out there over the course of the week as time allows.  Are they web-based?  Vinyl?  CD?

Folks, I'm way behind in reciprocating with music contributions.  Being a relative newcomer, I feel like a kid in a candy store.  I do intend (again as time allows) to give more back to the thread than I'm taking.
acman3
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Actually, Kokoroko was from Grey9hound.
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, that's Horace Silver with my favorite quintet, that's beautiful music.
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