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
Messiah:
Your post is the 'Goldie locks' version / size.  The added instruments made a difference.  I was wondering about the Trumpets on 'Hallelujah', of course they were there, I just didn't see them.

Cheers
Messiah: I *love* choral music, having sung in one for a while.  I strongly prefer a capella, though, which, in my experience, is strangely hard to find.

Clifford Brown / Brownie: The Complete EmArcy Recordings of Clifford Brown
For me, one of THE great solos in all of recorded Jazz.  Putting style differences aside, when he was in his prime Dexter Gordon was as good as anyone has been on the tenor.  I love his attitude on this and the solo is a model of thematic development.  Amazing what a great player can do with one note.  Astounding!  Classic record.

https://youtu.be/TYGKqTib0A8