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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
stuartk
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rok2id:

Am I erroneously attributing this quote to you?  Could be I'm mistaken and it originated with a different poster-- my now 65 year old brain certainly doesn't work like it used to!

I'm not the type to spend my time on the Forum fighting with others so I'll just say I don't happen to agree with that characterization of Jazz (whomever said it) and leave it at that. 

Best wishes,

Stuart 







 
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rok2id
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Am I erroneously attributing this quote to you?

No, not at all.  It's me, I just think it was some time ago.  Just curious.  Like you, I will fight no more forever, on these threads.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Music is "subjective"; so I try to help people find what's right for them, and at the same time find what's right for me.

In regard to current events, "high end sound" is getting a lot cheaper, thanks to digital. I didn't say high end components, I said "high end sound". 20 years or more ago, those two were the same, but not anymore. Now you can get "high end sound" on a budget by purchasing one of the DACs that deliver a lot more than they did in the past.

"Analog" is still very expensive, that hasn't changed, and cheap analog is a complete waste of money. I'm saying all of this as a person who is deep into analog; however, when you compare the huge difference in cost, to a not so huge difference in sound quality, in my opinion, if you're in, stay in; however, if you're out, stay out.
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rok2id
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'State of the art' sound comes very low / early on the price ladder.  Speaking of amplification, I would say around the mid-level ranges of Marantz, Yamaha, Denon, Onkyo etc....   All above this price range  is hype, voodoo, delusion, exotic design and materials, exclusivity, or all of the above.  All of which have zero to do with sound.  The most important component remains, as always, the room.

For my purposes, State of the Art means just that, the best it can currently be done.

Analog:   I agree, if you're out, stay out.   I would add, if you're in, get out!!

Cheers
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mahgister
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The most important component remains, as always, the room.
i will not contradict this wise and experienced opinion...


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