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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
orpheus10 OP
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I rarely speak about audio components on this thread because of course it's a music thread, and not one for components, but I'm making an exception because here is something that will benefit anyone who is not aware of the fantastic improvement it makes.

Significant improvements in audio were very expensive before "digital", costing from 1 to 2K for a decent improvement. Digital has changed that; I got a significant improvement for $300, which is unheard of for me.

No audiophile knowledge required, you simply connect this thing to the digital out of your computer, and RCA to audio, nothing else. DAC's are nothing new, but what is new is the quality at this price point.

There are many new good one's in this price range, so you choose which one is for you.
pjw81563
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O10

I bought this DAC 4 years ago. Still works awesome with my Senheiser 650 headphones using laptop windows media player. Read the reviews.

ARC Mk1 - Mayflower Electronics
orpheus10 OP
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Pjw, that's what I'm talking about, it got a fantastic review, which means it makes these links sound ever so much better.
orpheus10 OP
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Pjw, some of the very best records in my collection seem to have Curtis Fuller as a side man and he's on most of the best "Jazz Messengers" albums.

I want to expand my collection with the very best jazz available, not just collect records; I want music I can get lost in and let my troubles fade away, it seems that following this Curtis Fuller path is the way to go.

This is one of the best jazz albums ever recorded, and like so many of the best jazz albums recorded in this time period, Curtis Fuller is on the playlist.


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6s00_OIzHE


Since Curtis was active in what I consider to be the "Golden age of Jazz", I'll be expanding my collection with music I can get lost in. Especially after I add the albums others have recommended that I've never heard.



Got some "Audeze" headphones on the way; "Good bye world, I'm on my way to jazz heaven, do not disturb until this mess gets straightened out".



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rok2id
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I tried to delete this old, outdated stuff, but it wouldn't go away.  Sorry.

drum boogie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-FaaCRjPRQ

begin the beguine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCYGyg1H56s

take the A train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb2w2m1JmCY

jeep's blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LHMNxk8DqA

bugle call rag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgcJyZA-rrE

Cheers
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