Thanks for the Geri Allen interview clip, pjw. Very good and accurate. She pays her musicians to rehearse (not all leaders do) because it is not only a sign of respect, it is the smart thing to do. If you rehearse a band then the players have no excuse come time to perform. There is a recurring misconception that Jazz players can just show up and play at the highest level without rehearsal or personal practice. Sure, if they are going to play “Cherokee” or “Invitation” for the 1000th time in a loose club setting in the standard way (melody/solos/melody), good players will sound pretty good. However, when they are working with an artist on the level of a Betty Carter and who performs very unusual arrangements of tunes it’s an entirely different story. Very good insights in the clip.
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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Ain't that the truth. I can remember back in the good old days when The Queen said "off with their heads," heads rolled. Now just protest and whining about their 'rights'. Being Queen ain't what it used to be. Hard times my dear, hard times. I might reconsider of letting them eat something else besides the cake. :--) Thank you for the music. |
Today’s Listen: Les McCann LTD. -- IN SAN FRANCISCO Nice booklet and photos. Mentions that McCann was the the object of "controversy," omg!!! "...Yet the true story of McCann’s background makes it clear that much of the evidence adduced against him--that his style is a gimmick, his attitude phony and his music consequently invalid--is without justification. There are small jealous minds even in Jazz. I guess his background in the church and gospel music didn’t go over well in the Big Apple. oh, them golden gates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94K1WKLfwSA big jim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e5gyNgB9us jeepers creepers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47wDTp9joI0 come on and get that church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UchjBS28AcI taking a chance on love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBrETH8jBNs Cheers |
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