Man, a flower and a smile. Not necessarily in this order...
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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.
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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Keegiam, ‘nuff said indeed. You posted two of my very favorite records from possibly, if forced to pick, my favorite Jazz musician and thought by many to be the greatest living Jazz composer. Shorter is a true icon who is thankfully still with us. Can’t disagree Re that Wynton Kelly cut. Except for Shorter, they sound as if they are phoning it in. Happens. Wynton Kelly was clearly highly regarded by many of the greats. Who am I to argue; but, not the most inspired playing on that record. Some of my favorite playing from Shorter is from the (for me) the greatest Jazz quintet of all time, Miles’ 60’s Qt. with Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. A couple more favorite Wayne Shorter records as a leader. Both these tunes (especially “Footprints”) have become modern Jazz standards: https://youtu.be/LgaIUqH0w6c https://youtu.be/giIFf_a42t4 Weather Report was a great band; arguably the greatest Fusion band ever. One of the most interesting things about Shorter to me is how his playing got more and more minimalist through the years. Still highly emotionally charged, but fewer and fewer notes played to the point that one single note could say it all. Shorter’s first (I think) solo recording post-Weather Report is an interesting record if one likes that WR fusion sound. Sonics wise it’s a real sleeper. Original sealed copies of the LP are readily available on the ‘bay for little money. https://youtu.be/bYjfHviuOGM https://youtu.be/ppuNApCPYUo Thanks for the clips. |
Different nights of the same group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO0RXt81cfw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYQMf0JWOtU |
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