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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.
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On January 20, 1949, at the age of 18, Sonny Rollins made his recording debut.

He played tenor sax in a 9 piece group backing vocalist Babs Gonzales. The horn arrangements by trombonist JJ Johnson, also a member of "Babs' band"

Sonny's first recorded solo starts at 1:17 here;

Capitolizing - YouTube

Babs had signed a recording contract with Capitol Records hence the title "Capitolizing"

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curiousjim
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Paolo Fresu,  The Blue Note Albums.

 

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jafant
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Mal Waldron

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curiousjim
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@stuartk and all,

I’m wanting to thank you again for suggesting the Penguin Jazz Recordings book.

A day hasn’t gone by where I haven’t found another artist that puts a smile on my face. As you can see, I’m up to the F’s , so I have many more great recordings to ahead of me.

I’m sure this won’t be the last time I say thank!

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I recommend it too.... One of his best set...

Paolo Fresu,  The Blue Note Albums.

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