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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
pjw81563
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@daledeee1 Thanks for introducing me to The New Mastersounds. I really like funky stuff. Been listening to many funky infectious groove bands for years but never heard of TNM until now.

Actually I'm surprised because when playing all of the other band I like in that genre TNM never came up as "suggested based on your listening" or "customers who purchased that also like this".

Last night I listened to The Nashville Sessions vol. 1 and 2 in their entirety and really like them. Very tight band. Could benefit with a small brass section like most of the other funky and NOLA bands I listen to.

 

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daledeee1
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Several New Mastersounds albums have some brass.  Also, look under Eddie Roberts.

Polyrhythmics is another great funk jam band.  Complete with horn section.  I have also listened to Lettuce who are along the same musical styles.

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jbuhl
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Had not had cable TV service for years and TV set dark for much of the time.  Then when I realized all the good content on The Youtubes I started assembling a modest HT setup just to stream moves and watch music concerts.   Then realized how much better video quality DVD was so bought a cheap player.  Upon a recommendation from my local librarian I checked out the Sonny Rollins concert from this series.  Wow what a treat.  Just finished the Mingus DVD last night. Gonna try to work through as many as possible.   Highly recommended. 

 

stuartk
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@daledeee1 

Have you heard Ripe? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QpoQRIVTtA

 

 

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daledeee1
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@stuartk Thanks I will check them out!

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