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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
pjw81563
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Booker Ervin  recorded at "Berlin Jazz Festival", Berlin, West Germany, October 29, 1965. Just one song titled "Blues For You" which lasts until the 27:30 mark after which Horace Parlan speaks about his relationship with Ervin and then plays a beautiful tribute to him with a piano solo for the remainder of the video

The spoken and song tribute was recorded May 27, 1975. Kenny Drew plays the piano on the nearly 28 minute jam session in Berlin 1965.

I have listened to a ton of long stretched out sax solo's and this one by Booker is one of my favorites. If you have the half hour to spare its well worth the listen.

(4) Booker Ervin - Lament For Booker Ervin (Full Album) - YouTube
frogman
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Booker Irving is in the air! I was about to post one more “Harlem Nocturne”, Booker Erving’s, when I saw your post. Great stuff, pjw!

Erving is one of those tenor players with such a distinctive tone that it only takes a couple of notes to know it’s him. He also had a unique time feel that made him the perfect compliment to Monk, with whom he played for many years. That solo is epic. Reminiscent of this classic extended solo. The great Paul Gonsalves:

https://youtu.be/avINkychVpc

In case anyone wants one more Harlem Nocturne:

https://youtu.be/pWR40sdasQ4
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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Tito Puente  --  MAMBO OF THE TIMES

No notes.   Well there are, but they are by Bill Cosby.

things to come
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoIwr7n2x2I  

jitterbug waltz   ( you gotta wait for it, it's coming.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHYLWAP4S-A  

mambo king
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqrWJGI1veA  

japan mambo    (with this title, you gotta hear it)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1wfG31KMaM  


Cheers

Not on the CD, but should have been. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNP34j76-og


frogman
7,561 posts
 
“Haste makes waste”! Sorry for the typos and apology to the memory of Booker Ervin. ERVIN. Not, Erving or Irving! Hate that spell checker!

**** Well there are, but they are by Bill Cosby. ****

So “woke” of you 😊

Nice clips. “El Rey de Los Timbales”.
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rok2id
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So “woke” of you 😊

Not "woke" at all.  It's just that comedians can't stop being comedians.  Jazz is serious music.   Me 'woke'?   The whole thing was a travesty of justice.  Don't believe in this 'coming forward' decades after the fact.

Cheers
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