Working my way through recent posts. Thanks everybody!
Ledisi: Wow! Goes on the list.
Ledisi: Wow! Goes on the list.
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.
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.
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Re “Ne me quitte pas”: The Maysa clip didn’t play for me either. I found this one instead: https://youtu.be/d4sVeblPaa4 Frankly, I don’t hear much Nina in either Ledisi’s or Maysa’s versions. But, is that the goal? To sound like Simone? I wouldn’t think so. Having said that, while I like Maysa’s I love Ledisi’s version. Maysa’s sounds to me a little too.….theatrical? Just me. She does the best job however with the French lyrics, not surprising given her Brazilian/Portuguese heritage. Nina. Not terribly comfortable with the French, but the most conversational, as if she really were speaking to her lover; even if she does seem to rush through the lyrics a bit. But truly wonderful: https://youtu.be/a5FjvWWsH-c |
Ledisi LEDISI SINGS NINA Featuring: The Metropole Orkest The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Guests: Lizz Wright, Alice Smith, Lisa Fischer BMG 2021 Great backing. A thoroughly enjoyable album. Only seven tracks, but no duds. My Baby Just Cares for Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiwF4E5HT9Y Work Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVeHc2HcyAQ Four Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUl6tU0j0cg Ne Me Quitte Pas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV1Woy2l-MY Cheers |
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