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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Great to read so many mentions and praise of Wayne Shorter. One of the true giants of this music and my favorite post-1960, or so, Jazz composer. As a player, one of the most notable aspects of his playing was how his improvisations became more and more economical over time. He could tear it up as much as any saxophone player, but chose to play more and more concisely and minimally as he grew older. One of those players that could say so much with just one note. Very expressive. Many of his greatest albums have been mentioned. One that doesn’t get mentioned often is “Atlantis”. A favorite. It features his compositions and somewhat less actual improvisation than on some of his other records. Great and interesting tunes with very interesting textures in a style uniquely his and clearly post-Weather Report in sound. https://youtu.be/qUDRRCQj0TE?si=V_TVDBC8sfuxZ3I6
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I am looking for this box of Shorter : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mJS8HXbYn4&list=PLvi2o7pgqcHAq4eNvVCzsRysWu09Oc0Wq 😊 |
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