I’m listening to Julian now and I agree, it’s a well recorded album and the talent is superb!
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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My Jazz listening journey was, for quite awhile, very much influenced by the Penguin Guides to Jazz. I started out collecting the usual "classics" but the Guides also turned me on to lesser known recordings from the 50’s and 60’s as well as excellent Jazz recordings from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. We live a couple hours from Oakland and for a number of years, we made regular "pilgrimages" to Yoshi’s to hear the likes of McCoy Tyner, Joe Lovano, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Jack DeJohnette, Bobby Watson, Dave Holland, Billy Harper, etc. Now, Yoshi’s rarely features Jazz and it’s probably just as well -- Bay Area traffic is insane! I’ll be happy to suggest more artists/recordings whenever you’re ready. Let me know and I’ll PM you a list.
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@tyray @mahgister @frogman @acman3 Thank you for the kind words, thoughts and links. I was able to find that CD on the used market. At the time it was not available on Tidal. I was happy when it did show up (along with what looks like the whole catalogue) on Tidal and Qobuz. Happy Father's day in advance to all the Dad's out there:) |
@macg19 Powerful story. RIP. @curiousjim Thanks for listening! |
@mahgister Wow! so much to take in... I salute you
I suggest Jackie M̲c̲L̲e̲a̲n̲ – B̲l̲u̲e̲s̲n̲i̲k (̲1̲9̲6̲1̲)̲ - YouTube and... Jackie M̲c̲L̲e̲a̲n̲ – O̲n̲e̲ S̲t̲e̲p B̲e̲y̲o̲n̲d̲ (̲1̲9̲6̲3̲)̲ - YouTube lastly... Jackie Mc.Lean -Destination... Out! -1964 (FULL ALBUM) - YouTube |
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