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

I discovered immediately listening his music he was a genius but listening the above interview (which duration is around 1h37 m. not the 3 hours indicated) with him let no DOUBTS about his experience, musical or spiritual and intelligence and humility which is mind blowing....

It is one of the best musician interview i ever listen to because of his deep understanding of music...

 

Thanks for that, Mahgister; had not seen that.  Remarkable individual and musician.

it is your insistance on him that make me discover his music...

I had already listened to many of his creations...

I am glad to repay your education for me by this little interview address...

Martino became one of my favorite jazz musician... This interview only confirm for me that he speak like he play and play like he speak....Deep....

What fascinate me is that in spite of his complete humility humanly his "musical ego" is so strong all musicians around him are put in a trance with him.... They play with him yes but also for him...

A rare event that we listen only among the giants....

 

Thanks Frogman

Thanks for that, Mahgister; had not seen that. Remarkable individual and musician.