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
Wise statement indeed.  At least there is some truth in the overall comment.  In a way, consistent with the mystery quote 😊.

Thank you Inna, I liked it so much that I listened to it twice.

It's good to hear from you, glad you are doing well.

Inna, as you know, we both like music that's off the beaten path, so to speak; here's some music that I hope is not too far off the path for you;


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m14ycwf8kbQ

I feel good this morning, my only thoughts are music, and I'm going to try and keep it that way. Here is some music that's new to me, and I hope you like it;


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E5oed4moFg