Rok was the first to post on a thread that I initiated about three weeks ago. The thread was simply a clip of Wynton Marsalis playing solo a beautiful rendition of “Amazing Grace“ and speaking about the history of the song. What he spoke about was not about Jazz, but simply what, to me, was an inspirational message. Well, let’s just say that after Rok’s post the thread took a left. I deleted the thread because it was going down a road totally different than what was my intention. I too hope he is well and hope he chimes in. What I can tell you from that post is that Rok is still Rok 😊
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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Aficionados: Rok2id, a.k.a. the world's foremost Jazz authority, is just fine. Just catching up on my listening of real Jazz, while you folks were engaged in posting primitive noise makers. Recent purchases: Complete Monk on Prestige Just Coolin' -- Blakey Ella and Duke at the Côte d'Azur Rejoice - Tony Allen and Hugh Masekela All recommended. I don't think Ella and Duke were recorded at The Côte d'Azur at the same time. Dishonest, and they did the same trick with Ella and Pops. Cheers |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvmKcB-nziE Nigeria 1971 - here we have an album in a more down-to-earth mode that Weather Report's Black Market. |
Now a more modern attempt to relive that same Lagos-driven vibe. This from 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFSRCG4DrmI Maybe Weather Report should make a trip to Lagos to see what happens? |
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