Wow. Wonderful. Hadn’t heard that one. The original Children’s Songs is gem of a record also. Deceptively interesting and beautiful little compositiins. I posted it a while back:
https://youtu.be/X2zpbq8mr7w
https://youtu.be/X2zpbq8mr7w
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.
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.
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I've cherished my vinyl Joe Pass/Ella duets ("Take Love Easy" and "Two for the Road") for decades. Until this evening, I had no idea a live performance was out there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2olBE4C5_Gk |
Pure artistry, keegiam. Thanks for posting that. One of my favorite musical duos ever. I have enjoyed their recordings for many years as well. In case you don’t know there is a Pablo release of live performances from two different live concerts entitled “Sophisticated Lady” that is also great. Also, may I recommend “Fitzgerald and Pass....Again” . Their second album as a duo and every bit as good as their first which you mention. I’m intrigued by your mention of “Two For The Road”. Is that a compilation of some kind or reissue? If you like Ella with guitar, Ella’s Duke Ellington Songbook recording, besides being a wonderful record overall, features one track in a duet setting with Barney Kessel playing some beautiful accompaniment. Interesting contrast to she and Pass: https://youtu.be/p76xJm-meUA |
keegiam Someone else posted that Joe Pass Ella live link within the last year (that was the first time I heard it as well) but I did click on your link and listened to a little and saw this on the same page so I clicked on it and I couldn't stop listening to it. Oscar Peterson was not only one of the greatest to sit behind a piano but a very intellectual man as well and the following footage featuring Joe Pass and Bill "Count" Basie is a fantastic video. Oscar and the Count are both quite witty and they talk about how they were both intimidated by Art Tatum. The "Count" is also a very intelligent man. I wish I could have sat between Mr. Tatum, Oscar and the Count for a long conversation. This video is the next best thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HAZP7nWo6A |
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