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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.
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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Art Tatum -- THE BEST OF THE COMPLETE PABLO GROUP MASTERPIECES
with a cast of thousands.   Taken from the 6CD Complete Group Masterpieces.

Good informative notes by Scott Yanow

perdido
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl0hQ1l2Xjs  

just one of those things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRnKQUyNIcE  

deep night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNhzhwgZUd0  

somebody loves me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8ZhaZId98s   

and 8 more.

Cheers

@frogman:

folks speak of pre and post Bird, can the same be said of Tatum?  Was his impact, in his era, in the same league?






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If you're at home on a Saturday night:  LOUD! 

Polks are recommended, but not a requirement.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNw2F_LevVU    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbL734VFJqk&list=RDwbL734VFJqk&start_radio=1&t=0  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLbmdG8U60E&list=RDwbL734VFJqk&index=4  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgG6SU8L-dI  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjo0JWv_9uU   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xqMY8UAGgg&list=RDoBG3qpYj5DU&index=2     

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_R3c2TIV-E    

Cheers
frogman
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Rok, I think that it can be said of Tatum; although, not with the same amount of relevance. Tatum was undoubtedly an influential player, but not to the degree that Bird was. He showed what was possible in Jazz as far as sheer virtuosity on the keyboard and he did expand the possibilities in the use of harmony. However, it is generally thought that his influence was not as far reaching as Bird’s. To support this distinction, consider the fact that Tatum’s influence was primarily on other piano players (Oscar Peterson is probably the best example). Bird was hugely influential with all instrumentalists and not just saxophone players. I think it could be said that Tatum was one of the players who cracked open the Bebop door and Bird threw it open.
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rok2id
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Concise and precise as always.   

Thanks

Cheers
keegiam
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OK gang, let me say it's tough but rewarding to try to keep up with the music shared here.  Lot's of great stuff, but real listening involves time and surrender.

I felt like I needed to slow down and go deep tonight, with acman3's Jack Johnson reminder in my head.  I put myself in the sweet spot, cranked it up to realistic volume and just focused.  What a journey.  Folks, do yourself a favor - empty your head and tune in to Jack Johnson.  Just give it an hour.  Amazing music.

Thank you acman3.
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