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

Stuartk and Jim, All good from me. I fully understand Last Exit was not a normal supergroup, but was one of the fiercest bands of any type to ever play. My wife has the same reaction as yours Jim.

The Gong show was funny to me, but really good playing from the band. Basie!

 

@acman3 

I didn't pick up on the gong show music -- too distracted by the visuals, I guess. 

Thanks for the DiMeola info. That must've been pretty scary for him!  

Scofield -- glad he's still playing but it's sad to witness the decline of one's heroes. 

Dig the Potter, though! 

 

This thread is going to cost me a lot of money.  Soooo much great music I don't have. 

Starting my day with The Gerry Mulligan Quartet,   What Is There To Say?

Thinking Coltrane next.