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

@stuartk 

No, I did not.  So I will start with it tomorrow. Hopefully the caps on the Hegel will be well on their way to  like I remember.

@curiousjim Visa and I are proud owners of Sonus Farber, Amati G5 speakers! Now comes the fun of breaking them I and getting them set up just right.

Congrats! That is quite the upgrade. Memory says you had KEF Reference 3’s, am I correct? I have the One’s, and  will be interested in your thoughts on the new speakers.

 

Hey @zlone 

I had a pair of KEF Reference 5’s that I never fully liked. The sounded very good, but very anaalog. The SF’s straight out of the box sounded warmer. I have about 25 hours on the new speakers and they are definitely changing for the better.  I had a fully broken in loaner pair for a couple of weeks, so I know what to expect.😁

All the best.