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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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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.

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Replacement speakers are here and getting setup!

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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.

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The Miles Davis Quintet's first album for Columbia Records, Round About Midnight, sold more copies then all of his Prestige sessions combined!

The Sony 2001 24 bit remaster of Round About Midnight has really good sonics. I also have the 2005 Legacy Edition with bonus live tracks.

The sonics on the live tracks are as good as could be expected from live recordings in the 50s. Included is 1 track from the sensational 1955 Newport Jazz Concert, Thelonious Monk's "Round Midnight" and 6 tracks from the 1956 Pasadena Civic Auditorium including "It Never Entered My Mind"

Again, Red Garland's piano intro is as beautiful live as it is in the studio. All of the Prestige studio sessions Miles recorded have a "live sound" as the majority of them were recorded in 1 take which demonstrates the telepathy between the musicians.

It Never Entered My Mind (Live at Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA - February 1956) - YouTube

 

 

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Here is the complete Miles Davis Quintet set at the 1956 Pasadena Civic Auditorium CA.

Miles Davis- February 18, 1956 Civic Auditorium, Pasadena - YouTube

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