It's been ages since this thread has been in harmony around one musician. Rather than post my favorite Curtis Fuller, I prefer to enjoy the ride, and listen to others favorite Curtis Fuller; please continue this very pleasant journey through the jazz archives of one of our favorite musicians.
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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A jazz musician is known by the company he keeps, and those who like his company. It seems that some of the best jazz musicians ever, like having the company of Curtis Fuller. It seems that Benny Golson certainly liked having Curtis Fuller by his side. Just like good Brandy was made for sniffing and sipping, good jazz is made for listening, no talking, just listening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLZeKqaeGoY Art Blakey was another Giant who liked Curtis Fuller by his side https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=curtis+fuller+art+blake+y+indestructable Curtis Fuller and Art Farmer meet "The Jazztet" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT1tN3NWC5w Always "Deep in the pocket" as jazz musicians like to say. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py7URoogRj0 It's amazing how fundamental Curtis Fuller is to a good jazz collection. Since we're all "Aficionados", I know those albums are already in our collections, I just posted them for any "Newbies" passing by. Enjoy the Jazz. |
I love Curtis Fuller’s playing. Wonderful player with a very impressive discography. One of the many impressive things about this great player is the fact that he got a very late start on his instrument. He didn’t start playing trombone until his late teens and by the time he was in his early twenties he has moved to NY and had taken the NYC Jazz scene by storm. Pretty impressive by any standard. I love his tone on the instrument, not particularly brassy, but dark and velvety instead.I explored jazz for many years now and i confess that i was knowing Curtis Fuller only by name not much more... I must than thank you for drawing my attention to this supreme craftmanship... He does not play trombone, he voice it to speak with it..... I just listened 3 of his albums in a row.... It remind me of Chet Baker who does not play trumpet either but voice it to speak with it which is very different for me than playing the notes so virtuosively possible it is... Very few artist could speak with their instrument save the greatest .... After all music and speech are linked by the same placenta in the womb of Eve.... Thanks .... |
**** It remind me of Chet Baker who does not play trumpet either but voice it to speak with it which is very different for me than playing the notes so virtuosively possible it is...**** Great comparison. I understand what you mean. They both have a certain warmth in their playing; as if speaking something very intimate. |
When the music, the musician, and the listener become one, it's like magic, and Curtis Fuller's music seems to accomplish this feat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BlHRPXPx-4 |
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