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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
skyscraper
831 posts
 
If any of you are familiar with the Columbia Miles Davis "Directions’ double album from 2001, what’s your opinion of it? For those of unfamiliar with the album it’s out-takes from Miles Davis sessions ranging form 1960’s "Sketches of Spain" through early 1970’s "Big Fun". Amazon’s reviews seem to paint the album as the greatest thing ever, but I’d appreciate your more unbiased opinion before plunking down $50+ for it on CD. (I don’t do streaming, but did find three cuts from it to listen to on Youtube.) Thanks,

Mike
keegiam
731 posts
 
Hi JFA, I'm easing back into normal life (at least for me).  Tonite I focused on albums I haven't played in years, and it was of course rewarding.  A few highlights:

Some swing from Larry Coryell (the"Major Jazz Minor Blues" collection, all recorded in the 80s):
"Joy Spring" (with Stanley Cowell, Buster Williams, Billy Hart)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5FyIW56BOc
"The Duke" (with Kenny Barron)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRuB9eizccQ
"Sophisticated Lady" (solo, 1982)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f-LqewsYMQ

John McLaughlin's sweet, respectful cover of Bill Evans' "Waltz for Debby," with The Aighetta Quartet (from "Time Remembered")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6zOkj5cQfs 

Larry Coryell & Michael Brecker - "Picean Moon" (from "Difference" - 1978)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt47SwMlD74 



inna
7,388 posts
 
Orpheus10, I know the Getz/Byrd album. You are right - beautiful.
And I have run into those musicians in Istanbul on youtube. I am not particularly impressed with her singing but I like the music, kind of Turkish/Greek/Gypsy fusion. Rhythmic and melodious.
Listen to the first composition. It's been a while since I posted anything by McLaughlin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfajXCs8aIQ&list=FLHAEL8Iwz684WaGFx1rQchA&index=86&ab_ch...
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 


"Instabul" the city where all the spys cross paths, even "Secret Agent Man"


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60hUz36KIqM


Instabul was on my list as cities to visit, but didn't quite make it.


In my collection, John is always moving at a blistering fast pace; that was different and very nice.


In regard to that girl, who cares that she couldn't sing, her emotion made up for that, and the music was boss.



I've submitted this before, but I don't believe I got your opinion;


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO0-mfey2BM
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rok2id
7,859 posts
 
Alvin Batiste

LATE

Alvin Batiste(clarinet), Kenny Barron(piano), Rufus Reid(bass), Norman jackson(drums)
Sony / Columbia   1993

Notes: "Alvin Batiste is a prime example of the many unheralded creators of Black-American music.  As an educator, he is acclaimed as a major force in the evolution and development of New Orleans Jazz and multi-ethnic music programs...Born in New Orleans, his music education began when his father brought home a clarinet in a gym bag which he had purchased from a pawn shop."
Born: November 7, 1932, New Orleans, LA  
Died: May 6, 2007, New Orleans, LA

When the Saints
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akpwoPu0fxE

Bat's Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qfIq8nhVeU

Late
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zzcePOdLFw

Banjo Noir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoRdYSUq79o

Cheers
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