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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I got to hear Chick play at a private dinner years ago-- long story. Sad he’s gone. Here’s an obscurity that will soon be reissued so it is available at reasonable cost. It is fairly rare-- took me several months to find a copy. Milt Ward & Virgo Spectrum. Killer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNALO--tChU |
Thanks for that. Rare indeed. Carlos Garnett, now there’s a name I haven’t heard in a while. Good stuff. Back to Chick: https://youtu.be/90oTlHmjNcM |
Today's Listen: Hampton Hawes -- BLUES FOR BUD Notes: A folded piece of black paper with his picture on one side and track listings on the other. 1201 Music Label. Originally on Black Lion Label. blues enough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5ZVGxanJFc sonora https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biqNaZ9ok8c blues for bud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1968cwTRVA spanish steps (take 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdBSVr7xMkY Cheers |
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