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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
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rok2id
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Julian "Cannonball" Adderley Quintet
Cannonball(alto), Nat(cornet), Bobby Timmons(piano), Sam Jones(bass),
Louis Hayes(drums)

THE CANNONBALL ADDERLEY QUINTET IN SAN FRANCISCO

Recorded at The Jazz Workshop
Riverside / OJC   1959 / 1989

Notes:  "When Dmitri Shostakovich, the Russian composer, went to hear his first authentic American Jazz, he went to the Jazz workshop and sat for an hour attentively listening to Cannonball's group.  He made no comment whatsoever, which is in itself a comment of sorts.  But he dug.  He smiled appreciatively several times, applauded vigorously on occasion, and leaned forward intently to watch a Louis Hayes drum solo."


this here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es8kM8FU6eU

hi-fly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYSB6dlwHYo

bohemia after dark  (aka birdland after dark)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfM5nJI60Vw

straight, no chaser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2kfT8X9Mr8

Cheers



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rok2id
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Julian "Cannonball" Adderley Sextet
Cannonball(alto), Nat(cornet), Yusef Lateef(tenor, flute, oboe), Joe Zawinul(piano),
Sam Jones(bass), Louis Hayes(drums)

JAZZ WORKSHOP REVISITED

Notes by Orrin Keepnews in 1963 and again in 1989.  Interesting story of how both dates came about.  Changes to group and label  etc....
Riverside / Capitol / Landmark       1962 /1989 / 2001

Jessica's Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lGhTxE9s2g

Mellow Buno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcAqLjkcFHs

Primitivo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ghhtyypqOE

The Jive Samba
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3GGWqXQ278

Cheers


mary_jo
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Wow, I have to check at least 5 pages or more...:--)))

Where are my earbuds?

Oh, in my ears...

Night is still young, almost ten in the evening. It is warm outside, but I still feel and see the light breeze playing with curtains on my window. Lights are off, only the mobile shines, I don't think on anything now so it is just the right time for the music to start...
skyscraper
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Frogman, thanks for the Miles Davis in Milan link. Never have seen or heard that video before. Ron Carter does look like a giant next to Miles and the rest of the group. Someone should have pitched in and bought the kid a couple more drums for his kit too. What sublime. and beautiful music to close out the day with.
frogman
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You’re welcome, skyscraper.  
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