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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
pjw81563
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As any Mile Davis fan knows, Miles stayed locked up in his house in NYC from 1976 through 1980 before starting to create music again in the 80's.

I would like to know what all of the members/contributors here on JFA feel about Miles 80's output. Favorite album? Favorite song? Or anything else. I like a young guitarist Mike Stern and his solo in the song FAT TIME from the album MAN WITH THE HORN. I also think its a pretty good song and Miles plays very good as well.

Fat Time - YouTube


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ghosthouse
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Miles Davis? Marcus Miller? 1980s?

How about Tutu?  (3 birds with one stone)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tutu_(album)

Not trying to say it's my favorite '80s album by MD.  I don't know his work in sufficient depth to legitimately claim a favorite.  But Tutu is one I have spent a little time with.  Will say it has one of the best album covers.  Genius B&W photo portrait.    
acman3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mBsyNuBmtg
acman3
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Working from home so listened to Tutu for the first time in ages. Actually sounds good "Loud" on the Volti's with Atma-sphere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5aVbbnmkrY
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ghosthouse
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@acman3
Yes. Tutu has its moments music-wise. Overall, the sonics/recording quality seem very good to me.

@whipsaw
Another, "thank you" for the Marcus Miller interview. Very interesting. For all his other faults, Miles was a generous musician/leader. Mentored many.

@pjw81563
If you’ve not yet watched it, PBS’s American Masters: Miles Davis Birth of the Cool is worth watching. He was royalty back in the day. Still is, I suppose....



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