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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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mahgister
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I am amazed by the sheer potential numbers of really great jazz albums i never heard of... I come here for information and it is successful for me... Thanks to all ....😊

But it is very hard to cope with all amazing propositions in the same month ! we must choose... 😂

I choose Brecker brothers for this month after Jamie Saft last few weeks... ....I must say frogman recommendation help a lot to pick the right one...

I am a classical and world music amateur but also of jazz... I dont understand why jazz was so low and so less loved in the music charts...

Most people received no musical education then a bit too  sophisticated line is put aside...

We dont appreciate enough what a treasure music could be way more than leisure... Especially now... We are lucky....

 

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curiousjim
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Transit Opus,    Progressif,  

A Monday morning wake up album.

stuartk
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@mahgister

I dont understand why jazz was so low and so less loved in the music charts...

The same could be said regarding poetry, dance or abstract art. This is not a culture that prioritizes the arts, unless it’s the "art of the deal". Fortunately for me, my parents appreciated art and music and did their best to nature such appreciation in their kids. But it’s best not to disclose such information, unless you want to risk being labelled an "elitist". 

Oh, and I don't understand it, either. 

 

stuartk
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@curiousjim

You mean "Opus Progressif" by Transit Express?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spGLx5pqFcE

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mahgister
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😁

But it’s best not to disclose such information, unless you want to risk being labelled an "elitist". 

Oh, and I don't understand it, either. 

 

 

 

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