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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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frogman
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Ghosthouse, your link doesn’t work for me. Please repost, I’d love to hear it.

Just taking a guess here. “The Man I Live” is one of Gershwin’s most beautiful tunes. Is the link Herbie talking about his gorgeous record “Gershwin’s World”? If so, the singer would be none other than Joni Mitchell sounding awesome and much more “mature” than on her earlier, more folksy stuff. Like I said in my recent post about her, “More of a Jazz singer than many claiming the title” (or something like that).
Thanks.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kaIbrPndteynw7ZmIVD0apUmgVYf2Xqi4
frogman
7,478 posts
 
Doh!  “The Man I Love”, of course.  Love, live.  Live, love 😊
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ghosthouse
4,319 posts
 
@frogman 
Yes, yes, and YES!

Sorry the YouTube link didn't work.  Was supposed to take one to the full Gershwin's World album which is relevant to subjects of recent discussion: Joni Mitchell and George Gershwin.   Great review of the album on the All Music Guide.  I agree with your assessment of Joni's singing on The Man I Love (though I hardly pretend to be any kind of expert on female jazz singers).  I was really surprised to learn it was her.  Didn't know!  

I don't own Gershwin's World but might have to remedy that lack...and as you know, that's from someone often "lukewarm" about the standard jazz repertoire.  BUT there's no denying the excellence there and maybe repeated listening will improve my tastes!  Herbie impresses me - his playing, as well as the arrangements that I'm guessing he is responsible for.  The cat is talented (not to mention having had a fine music education and training).

keegiam
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@ghosthouse

I'm not a "fan" of Corinne Bailey Rae.  As I mentioned, I bought her first CD.  I played it once or twice.  It sits on the shelf.  I think she did decent work on the Joni Mitchell tribute, but, now that you mention it, she does throw in too much "baby talk" effect.  Rickie Lee Jones does that too.  That's pop, right?  Intriguing style though, and I do like her cockney moments.

keegiam
731 posts
 
Meanwhile, another of the best quintets ever assembled.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYg_3pQN-LU
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