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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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Thanks acman3...

I plan to do it.... I like almost all i listened to on youtube ...

Mahgister, can't go wrong with  any. I listened as they came out and would lean to the 

 

Can't decide, you need to listen to them all, and make your own choice. Went back and forth, just don't have an overall favorite. 

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curiousjim
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Been digging on Eric Alexander all morning. Chicago Fire Is playin’ now.

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curiousjim
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@mahgister 

I can listen to Michael Brecker all day long, and have. 
Having said that, I haven’t been able to get through a Becker Brothers album.

Maybe it’s just me?

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mahgister
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Do you mean there is a difference in style when Michael Brecker play alone and when he play with his brother ?

 

I stumble on a "fusion" song i did not like much instead of jazz did you mean this ?

@mahgister 

I can listen to Michael Brecker all day long, and have. 
Having said that, I haven’t been able to get through a Becker Brothers album.

Maybe it’s just me?

tyray
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I normally wouldn’t post an algorithm suggestion from you tube but this I had to share with you good folks. This is: THE GREAT VOCAL JAZZ LOUNGE, with Denise King, Silvia Donati, Claudia Zannoni and Patricia De Assis.

The vocals, musicianship and sound quality of this video is killer. There’s jazz and Latin jazz standards with even some Samba jazz not to be confused with Bossa Nova at the end which surprised me. Please do take the time and listen to this entire project. Thank you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egnc_VfJ3Lc

 

 

 

 

 

 

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