O-10 (and Alex?), IMO we jump around too much and focus gets lost. If I may, why not first stay on the subject of “Autumn Leaves” as a way to make the point, since some points have already been made about specific performances of it? I posted Barney Kessel playing the tune as a way to demonstrate some of what I wrote. How would you describe your perception of that performance vs the others?
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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Alex, I have noticed that some piano players use their arm , I gather that’s not how it’s done. Look at what my favorite live jazz man does . Ten fingers , seven of then doing different things at the same time in tone and tempo. At times looks like ten ! https://youtu.be/9mLauh_ZyJw?t=5 |
O-10, I do not have such kind of memory, meanin’ that kind of a feeling. The one who is "mine" has to be with me or near me, the one who is not, is simply not mine so why I would like to re-find such person again...I am sorry for killing the romance. I like both links equally. ** Fro’ s post to Alex reminded me of a guitar teacher I once knew. I asked him what kind of guitar, in a matter of quality, his students were buying. He said right away: the cheapest ones. His explanation was simple, at least he thought about it in a simple way: "Well, M., do you have any idea how many students give up on their guitar class? Majority of them. And why would they spend lot’s of money for an instrument that will collect only dust by just lying on the top of the room’s wardrobe for some time very soon? So first they have to be 100% sure if they wish to continue with the practice and if they do, they can start thinking of getting a better instrument." What nonsense. I am quite sure that all those kids who gave up on their playing, will never find out what their instrument under their fingers really could have done. The nature of a sound between instruments can tremendously differ depending on instrument quality (and brand). A profi player cannot do much with lousy instrument. On the other hand, it can creat miracles with a good one. |
Yenne Lee: The Frogman nailed the critique. Too fast and too long (playing the same thing without variation). Like a lot of players from Asia, excellent technicians, but they are playing foreign music. All the fuss reminds me of the black folks being 'articulate' thingy. You knew it was coming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en6kmiX0SDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpB7-8SGlJ0 Cheers |
Someone able to put out there dozens of cd at the same level of musicality for the heart is truly not only a good musician but a genius...The accomplice guitarist is also near genius to me, and the bassist is at least perfect.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IfmEmZQ5wk |
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