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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Today's Listen: Cannonball Adderley Sextet -- DIZZY'S BUSINESS I love how he introduces each tune and says a few words. This man was not only one of the all time greats, he also showed, how much he loved the music, and how much he loved playing it for audiences. Recorded 1962-63. jive samba https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nifC_Funhz4 this here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyL9a29QQd8 autumn leaves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpDfZDLx3os new delhi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwOf5Xyp5NA Cheers |
Could anybody recommend any Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers albums they particularly like? So far I favor ones Wayne Shorter plays on, but am open to your suggestions. Those I already have are: Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk Art Blakey Jazz Messengers A Night in Tunisia The Freedom Rider Free for All Buhaina’s Delight I’d like to get a few more, but there are so many to choose from, it’s hard to decide might be the best choices.. Thanks, Mike |
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