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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.
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pjw81563
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And, where do all those great young players learn all those styles required for application?
Good morning frogman

Believe me there are thousands of young jazz musicians and I know you know that.

I am always buying CD’s from the new and relatively new (1990 and up) jazz artists as well as debut albums from artists just starting out.

My latest purchase from pianist Ryan Slatko is arriving Saturday.

Ryan Slatko - First Impressions - Amazon.com Music

When the pandemic ends I will also be supporting these artists by paying to see them live. Right now I am subscribed to the "Smalls Jazz Club" face book page and they play live concerts daily which you can stream and listen to live as its happening.

(13) Smalls Jazz Club | Facebook

And the website

Smalls Jazz Club - SmallsLIVE

I have attended many live concerts from my house since the pandemic started.



pjw81563
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Wow, check out that Buenos Aries first piece "Sienna." All one has to do to appreciate Lyle Mays’ jazz ability is listen to his solo at 3:00 to about 5:30.
keegiam you can check out more Lyle Mays "bootlegs" here on his website:

Bootlegs — Lyle Mays

“My friends send me clips from time to time. I don’t surf the net, but I enjoy the obscure crap  since I usually don’t cringe. In fact, I am usually surprised at how my performances were much better than my self image at the time.”
- Lyle Mays
keegiam
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We've been neglecting the amazing Ralph Towner.

Rome 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv-b66ByFAo
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ghosthouse
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Hear, Hear!! Ralph Towner!!

A favorite...
Solstice
     with Jan Garbarek (sax & flute); Eberhard Weber (bass); Jon Christensen (drums)

Discovered at the local public library years ago when you could actually borrow LPs. Was an ear opening and mind expanding experience. My introduction to ECM.

Of course, there’s his work in Oregon. While not criticizing that work, I haven’t found Oregon the strong attractor I thought it might have been.

Thanks for mentioning him, keegiam.


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