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

@acman3 Great Avishai Cohen BASSIST clips.

There is another Avishai Cohen TRUMPETER.

Both were born in Israel but not related. They are often confused that is why Avishai the trumpeter names his debut 2003 album "The Trumpet Player"

Both are excellent musicians and I have playlists from both on my Spotify.

Here is 2 from the trumpet player

Avishai Cohen - The Trumpet Player! - YouTube

Avishai Cohen quartet - D'jazz Nevers (2016) - YouTube

I plan on seeing both the bassist and trumpet player when they play NYC venues...

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