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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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stuartk
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@mahgister 

"rolling" is the integration of melody, rythms, harmonies, IMPROVISING playing micro tonal gestures in ONE single expressive event ...

Ah, OK -- I think I get it, now. Thanks for the further explanation. 

When I listen to Evans, I tend to get so caught up in the emotional expression that other concerns (technique included) simply recede into the background. I suppose his lyrical approach may strike some as overly feminine/lacking in masculine fire /vigor but I'm not one of those. 

Are you familiar with Michele Petrucciani?  He made no secret of the fact that he was strongly influenced by Evans, but he is more playful, more outgoing, more overtly passionate player, with no shortage of technique. A marvelous musician. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFvAmN3Vp7w

I particularly like "The Complete Concert In Germany", which I could not find here  but was able to purchase in Paris.  It does not seem to be available on Youtube, currently. 

 

 

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mahgister
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I will try it because you recommended it...

😊

I discovered all music slowly in my life journey ...From classical first to world music and jazz last...

Jazz has an enormous output of works... I listen obsessively....Attached to some players  way more than to  others which are great musiciand too ...But the heart dont "think" before loving....

I never really listen to Petrucciani... I will...

 

Are you familiar with Michele Petrucciani? He made no secret of the fact that he was strongly influenced by Evans, but he is more playful, more outgoing, more overtly passionate player, with no shortage of technique. A marvelous musician.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFvAmN3Vp7w

I particularly like "The Complete Concert In Germany", which I could not find here but was able to purchase in Paris. It does not seem to be available on Youtube, currently.

stuartk
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@mahgister 

In that case, I very much hope you find him to your liking!

stuartk
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I'd be disappointed, should you conclude my ears are "unreliable"    ;o)

Just kidding -- personal taste need not be validated rationally.

 

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curiousjim
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John Lewis,   The Wonderful World Of Jazz.   

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