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

@pjw81563 

You are correct, the Reference 5’s have two rear ports that come with two different size foam inserts. The longer ones give you a tad less base and the shorter ones give you a tad more.  I’m using one of each and have all the base I want.

 

Oh and the backs are @32” from the front wall and the front of the speakers are 48” from the wall. Both are 42” from the side walls.

I’m sure there’s better out there, but the 5’s are making me happy now.😁

@curiousjim  

I’m sure there’s better out there, but the 5’s are making me happy now

All that matters is that you are satisfied with the way they sound.

I have found that speakers and room placement and acoustical room treatments matter more then any other part in the audio system chain.

@curiousjim 

Replacement speakers are here and getting setup!

You are replacing the middle drivers (tweeter/midrange combo) on both speakers?

Either way I hope its a success let me know.