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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.
orpheus10
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simonmoon
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I just recently bought a copy of the new release, "Lightning Dreams" by Rob Mazurek - Exploding Star Orchestra.

Very creative stuff. Borders on avant-garde at times (some may consider it fully avant-garde).

A 9 piece ensemble, with Mazurek on trumpet. Craig Taborn, one of the best current keyboardists, is a standout.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea8iorT2TDY

 

 

 

stuartk
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@simonmoon

The underlying groove ties it all together.

Without it, the effect would be quite different.

 

@curiousjim

I suspect so ;o)

 

@mahgister 

Forgetting about audio upgrades brings contentment !  

acman3
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Big Mazurek fan since Chicago Underground Duo/ Trio days. I have all the other Exploding Star but didn’t know about the new release. Thanks!

 

January 15th - YouTube

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curiousjim
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@mahgister 

I spent Four hours working on my computer today.  The computer is plugged into a 25 year old receiver that is using a pair of small bookshelve  speakers that are at least 30 years old.  As a near field system, it sounds great!

If your system makes you happy and my system makes me happy, that’s all that matters!

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mahgister
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We are in the same boat...

My small active speakers cost me 100 bucks 12 years ago...

My Nos battery dac was bidded 20 bucks on Ebay...

Nobody could believe that my sound is audiophile...😊

my headphone were vintage one paid 100 bucks ...my most costly component is a Sansui alpha paid 300 bucks 7 years ago and created 35 years ago...His 100 watts serve well my headphone .. 😁😉

😊

We love too much buying music ...

@mahgister

I spent Four hours working on my computer today. The computer is plugged into a 25 year old receiver that is using a pair of small bookshelve speakers that are at least 30 years old. As a near field system, it sounds great!

If your system makes you happy and my system makes me happy, that’s all that matters!

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