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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
keegiam
731 posts
 
Yes, these works are exemplary, but I usually resist any effort to say "these are the most important."  Why go there?  The premise is "if you can only have three, these are the three."  Not buying it.

If your goal is for aficionados to weigh in on their favorites, that's fine.  But the "best ever" angle is dubious.
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Each of the artists you picked has a volume of works. Since John Coltrane and Miles have been featured often, I'll choose Dave Brubeck to focus on.


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2AlqTfQ8Mc


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ieHdRYGCdg



I recall seeing Dave live at a free outdoor concert. It was at "Our Lady of The Snows Shrine", in front of the main shrine, on a golden, warm Fall afternoon. He was accompanied by the most beautiful modern dancers who wore gauzy pastel dresses; they did choreography to his music. That day was unforgettable.

frogman
7,561 posts
 
Alex, that Wynton Kelly with Coltrane and Getz live clip, and the other two or three companion clips, are some of what make YouTube such a treasure. Kelly sounds amazing; so relaxed. Fantastic.

You probably know this record. If you don’t, check it out.  One of my favorites. As an aside and added plus, I’ve heard guitar players refer to this as the greatest Jazz guitar record of all time (their words, not mine). Regardless, great record:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0q2VleZJVEmhGT8b7NQBIRHVjI-jDBBc
grey9hound
1,112 posts
 
You have to check this out .
Playing starts at 0:59
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUmNtpJpm9o
I have the double Lp on Vinyl .. Love it
https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/nubya-garcia/source/lp-x2

Here is one for you O10
https://nikilaudaafrobeat.bandcamp.com/track/tio-fela

orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Thanks for the thought Greyhound; almost but not quite, although that one cut was quite interesting.

My tastes are closer to the ancient stuff straight out of the Bush.
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