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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
keegiam
731 posts
 
Oscar Peterson: "Boogie Blues Etude"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdd5pn1xs7M
frogman
7,555 posts
 
Alex, Re “Is it Jazz?”.  We never heard from you as to what YOU think.  
alexatpos
1,249 posts
 
Frogman, I admit, my question was somewhat rhetorical, but on other hand I am always curious to learn something new.
Concerning those few clips I would not call them as jazz per se, but my reason for that to say sounds  controversial for me as I write it.
In my conception of jazz  (I am very aware of fact that is very limited one) I want to believe that for some music to be called jazz it has to have some sort of spontaneus creativity in performance which I dont hear in any of those pieces. 
To me they sound like very thoughtful and elaborated compositions, played with great care and precision.
However, I could say the same for any number of 'jazz' pieces that I consider to be 'true' jazz.
So, I am very aware that my 'reason' stands on shaky ground and I usually try to stay away from such discussions as I do not think that I have enough education to state my opinion as a fact.
Also, its true that I conect the meaning of 'jazz' with certain sounds and ways of playing, but than again I know that is something that I have learned to recognise as such and would not 'hide' behind it, if not for any other reason, than just of fear that I might miss something important (music wise) that might come later on.
The fact that I am not a fan of some music today it may not mean that I might not like it...ok, not tommorow, but later on...
frogman
7,555 posts
 
Thanks.  Good response.  Although, no need to hesitate.
inna
7,923 posts
 
This is for Mary. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZJQbIe-5k&list=FLHAEL8Iwz684WaGFx1rQchA&index=3&ab_cha...
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