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.
orpheus10

@mahgister

You’re looking for a CD box set that includes "Night Dreamer"? This one does:

https://www.deepdiscount.com/5-original-albums-by-wayne-shorter/602547110992?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImK3Q84SCgQMVywKtBh15cQpyEAQYCCABEgIT7vD_BwE

I don’t believe these are the RVG remasters, which may be good or bad, according to your personal preferences. ;o)

Orrin Evans,  Listen To The Band.

 

Kinda all over the place, but definitely worth a listen.

@stuartk 

That Blakey outfit with Wayne, Freddie Hubbard (or Lee Morgan on Indestructible) was amazing.

 

I agree and over the last 3 decades I have purchased over 50 Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers CDs. After Miles and then Coltrane, my Blakey library is the 3rd most in terms of CD count.

The OP opened up this thread over 10 years ago with "Moanin" and I think its safe to say that all the JFA community likes Blakey.

His hard driving sound is the "signature" of every Jazz Messenger session, studio or live, no matter the rest of the personnel. Not as technical as a Max Roach but still one of my favorite drummers. Some personal favorites:

Art Blakey & Lee Morgan - 1960 - A Night In Tunisia - 01 A Night In Tunisia - YouTube

Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers - Bu's Delight - YouTube

The Egyptian (Remastered) - YouTube

Free For All (2004 Remaster/Rudy Van Gelder Edition) - YouTube

The Freedom Rider - YouTube