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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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mahgister
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Sometimes less is more ...

This album of Jamie Saft is relaxing,

And as his title indicate "Doom Jazz" more than perfect for me to read the news on twitter, if not there on X ,where ? ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNo1Tz8yOZc&list=OLAK5uy_liDS2NGpoa9Yk_hEZtj9Oh8cc1Oc_0SPo

I dont recommend it for purchase but i am very happy ti listen to it on youtube...

I like Jamie Saft sorry...

 

 

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jafant
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Orrin Evans

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curiousjim
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I’m listening to The Chic Corea Electric Band,  The Future Is Now. 
 

A wonderful live recording just released last week!

stuartk
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@mahgister

Tastes differ. Why apologize?

Not sure this qualifies as Jazz but there’s nothing to be gained through nitpicking.

Personally, if I’m going to listen to the likes of "Ballad of a Thin Man", I’d rather listen to Dylan’s original version. Neither Dylan nor the vocalist on the Saft recording are "good" singers but I prefer Dylan’s "bad" singing. It seems to me, some songs are best left alone, as cover versions inevitably fall short.

Having said that, I’m glad you’ve found another musician you enjoy ! 

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mahgister
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I must confess that i dislike most jazz singer save very few...

I had listen the album "trouble" for the music variation on Dylan melodies... Not for the spoken songs ...😁

I prefer Dylan over most singer in the pop culture and in the jazz culture singing ...

Then i think the same as you ...

but i like the Saft albums in general ...It is not classical jazz for sure ...

 

@mahgister

Tastes differ. Why apologize?

Not sure this qualifies as Jazz but there’s nothing to be gained through nitpicking.

Personally, if I’m going to listen to the likes of "Ballad of a Thin Man", I’d rather listen to Dylan’s original version. Neither Dylan nor the vocalist on the Saft recording are "good" singers but I prefer Dylan’s "bad" singing. It seems to me, some songs are best left alone, as cover versions inevitably fall short.

Having said that, I’m glad you’ve found another musician you enjoy !

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