Happy 4th @acman3 and everyone!
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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@stuartk Gateway live must have been awesome. Another standout LP by Holland is Prism with Eric Harland (d), Craig Taborn (kb), and Kevin Eubanks (g) |
@curiousjim I had the pleasure to see RTF live during the 2008 reunion tour at the United Palace Theater NYC. I was at center stage 1st balcony row and my eye sight was much better at the time..... Of course they played Romantic Warrior.... |
To be honest, I mostly went to hear DeJohnette. Not that Holland or Abercrombie were disappointing! Yes; I’ve heard Prism. Interesting, how Holland has found it invigorating to re-visit that electric Miles type sound, even to the extent of playing some electric bass. Also with Eubanks: "Another Land". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUl5Iey6iq8&list=OLAK5uy_mN6r6bCS1mZdiUMPuBptT6oV3YHQC1wDU Are you familiar with Abercrombie’s group with organist Dan Wall? Here’s a taste: : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orLhW847tk4&list=RDorLhW847tk4&start_radio=1 That Trio of Doom version of "The Black Prince" is ferocious! the only time I ever saw Jaco was with J. Mitchell, at the Santa Barbara County Bowl show that was later released as "Shadows and Light". Thanks so much for your affirming comments. This is my favorite section of the Forum. I’d rather talk about music than gear any day! I wouldn’t claim to have "good taste" -- only that I know what I like. I saw RTF on the original Romantic Warrior tour; my favorite portions of the show were the solo acoustic interludes. In fact, I’ve always preferred Di Meola’s acoustic playing. I have "The Rite of Strings" and the "The Guitar Trio" and enjoy his playing very much on those. If you’re a big Di Meola fan you might enjoy Rick Beato’s interview with Al. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU745UovT2g I first heard Booker Ervin on Mingus recordings. From there I went on to explore his recordings as a leader. Here’s a somewhat rare one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCWPCvb0gmo&list=PLyHn3f7-9IULJ3w8PqZyuOPhF0LbtOY4O
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