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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
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rok2id
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Rok, you're a fervent nationalist when the subject turns to... anything at all.

Thank you keegiam.

noun
  1. a person who strongly identifies with their own nation and vigorously supports its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.


What is the opposite of nationalist?nationalism(noun) the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other.

Antonyms: internationalism, multiculturalism.

Yes Sir, thank you again for the kind compliment.

Cheers
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Davis spent "too much time in Europe?" Please explain.

Davis had a wonderful and important career in the USA.  He taught at a major university for over forty years, establishing important programs pertaining to Jazz and Black American music in general.  That puts him near the top of the Jazz pecking order in my book.

Alex, a long time poster on this thread and a knowledgeable Jazz enthusiast, said Davis was unknown to him.

I have been listening to Jazz for over 60 years.  He was unknown to me also.

The Frogman's first law states, "if they are unknown, there is always a good reason why."

Since he can play, has toured with some big time guys when they went to Europe, and has a PhD in music, the logical reason is, he was out of the Jazz scene in the US for quite a while.  A lot of important stuff happened in the US during the 60's.  He was in Paris.

I am sure they love him in France.  Maybe, almost as much as they loved Jerry Lewis.

Cheers


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I doubt we'll ever get you to self-audit, but we won't stop trying

Self censorship??   I don't think so.  Miss Tammy and company, are doing a fine job at that.

 but we won't stop trying


Sounds like "you will endeavor to persevere."

Cheers
trentmemphis
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Since we've been talking about the relationship between jazz and blues:

Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars / Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy
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I was in the other room a little bit ago when Roon Radio decided to play a Nina Simone track ("I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl").  I immediately recognized it was Nina Simone, of course, which made me think, "Nobody else sounds like Nina Simone."  Then I thought, "Like Billie Holiday."

That led me to this question.  While nobody really sounds like Billie Holiday, there are singers who try to, but does anybody even *try* to sound like Nina Simone?  I can't think of one.  She seems to be completely sui generis.

What do you guys think?  Who tries (or tried) to sound like Nina?  Anybody?
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