It is past 6 in the morning here. I can't sleep, the dreams will not let me. But I can listen what you have posted, dreams are allowed here.
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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**** Speaking of Milesâ new group, what is the primary thing a leader looks for in selecting band members? **** No. 1- âCan I work with this guy?â âIs he an a-hole?â Doesnât matter how great the player is, if the personality is not a fit then all bets are off. Musical considerations: Again, personality; this time, musical personality. The player has to have a similar musical vision as the leader and other band members. Musical style is one aspect of âvisionâ. A great pre-bebop era player like Prez wouldnât have known what to do with a harmonically obtuse tune like âGiant Stepsâ. No way of knowing for sure how his playing MAY have changed over the years given that he died so young, but not even Bird would have been a good fit in a â60s era Miles band. IOW, is the player someone who is forward-looking style wise; or, at least, has the skills to adapt to the moment? Some players are musical chameleons; others, even great ones, are very set in a style and have no ability or desire to adapt or evolve stylistically. Thereâs a reason that Sonny Stitt didnât last in Milesâs quintet. Fantastic player, but very set in a more traditional bebop mold. Of course, all this is governed by the leaderâs personality and ego. Just how much leeway is he willing to give a player personally and musically? As in any relationship, ego is a big factor; even for someone like Miles, who valued players with very strong and individualistic musical personalities. From his autobiography. Miles on Joe Zawinal: âI needed to let Joe go because that dude has more skills and rhythm than any musician I know. I donât want to play back up for Joeâ Speaking of rhythm, of all the musical skills needed to be considered a good player, that is THE No. 1 consideration. You can have great technique, great intonation, command of harmony and beautiful sound, but if the rhythm is not super solid all those other positives mean little. |
Todayâs Listen: Jackie McLean -- HAT TRICK / JACKIE McLEAN MEETS JUNKO ONISHI with / Junko Onishi(piano), Nat Reeves(bass), Lewis Nash(drums) Most minimal packaging Iâve seen on a Blue Note CD. It was made for BMG record club, so that might explain it. No notes at all. Recorded 1996. little melonae https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NNytzRwnCE jackieâs hat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOrOWQtvrXA bluesnik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvzWOf0ka8U left alone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgWIL-t5G2Q I really like Onishi's playing. Cheers |
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