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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
frogman
7,487 posts
 
O-10, I don’t believe Rok asked a question at all. With respect, I would prefer to not get into a discussion about something that some other member supposedly asked or said. RA alert! RA alert! *

I don’t know what you mean by “pure” Brazilian. Technically, the only “pure” music of any country is its indigenous music. In the case of Brazil, it would have to be pre-European and pre-Afro influence. After those, it’s all part of the melting pot; just as it is here in the US. You mentioned that you were listening to a Milton Nascimento recording before reading my post on his recording with Hancock. Which was it? He has many recordings that are much closer to a Brazilian aesthetic than the one I posted. I will post some that I think are more representative of a Brazil aesthetic later.

* Ruckus Alert 😊
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

It was this one;


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhgOxxiiBbI
schubert
7,386 posts
 
https://youtu.be/jKN8MsJS9LI?t=16
keegiam
731 posts
 
O10, you seem confused.  I recently bought an original, unopened copy of "Changes Two," which means it isn't "used."
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Today is my day of confusion, but that's what happens when a person gets old; they get "old and confused". It's bad enough to get old, but it seems that confusion has gone along with my old age.

Just everybody skip any questions I ask, because I'm old and confused.
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