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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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pjw81563
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@ho249 I prefer Spotify for 10 bucks a month with unlimited access to millions of songs of all genres. Its not Hi Res but 95% of everything I listen to has adequate dynamic range which I improve with my Qudelix 5.

I saw Vijay Iyer live with his trio plus alto sax virtuoso Rudresh Mahanthapa. Here is a duo with Mahanthapa and Iyer:

Vijay Iyer and Rudresh Mahanthappa Perform at Asia Society's Season of India Gala - YouTube

 

pjw81563
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@mahgister While surfing You Tube I came across this video about Sansui which I thought might interest you. He talks about the history of Sansui, the "70s stereo wars" between electronic industry and why quality Sansui hifi "disappeared" by the end of the 20th century. And he manages to do all of this in just 13 minutes.

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO SANSUI - YouTube

 

 

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@pjw81563 

Yes ; I'm familiar with this live Quintet recording.

I heard it when it was first released but at the time it did not seem as strong to me as one particular night's performance I'd witnessed with my wife at Yoshi's, hence I've never owned it. This track is pretty hot, though and has got me thinking that I need to re-evaluate. ;o)  

@ho249 

Of course, I've seen Iyer's name here and there but have never actually checked out his playing. Time to do so!  

@curiousjim 

Herbie Nichols Trio.

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mahgister
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Thanks i will certainly listen to it...😊

 

My best to you...

 

@mahgister While surfing You Tube I came across this video about Sansui which I thought might interest you. He talks about the history of Sansui, the "70s stereo wars" between electronic industry and why quality Sansui hifi "disappeared" by the end of the 20th century. And he manages to do all of this in just 13 minutes.

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO SANSUI - YouTube

 

pjw81563
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Listened to a lot of the late great Wayne Shorter last night. The album Speak No Evil is probably his best overall session.

When Wayne joined Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, he became the bands primary composer and a few years later became the primary composer for the famous Miles Davis Quintet of 1965 - 1968.

Great

Juju (Rudy Van Gelder 24 Bit Mastering / 1999 Digital Remaster) - YouTube

Greatest

Speak No Evil (Remastered 1998 / Rudy Van Gelder Edition) - YouTube

Wayne was also a prophet...

wayne shorter obstacles into opportunities - YouTube

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