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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
stuartk
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@frogman 

Ah -- "hint of..." -- my mistake!  

Yes; I can definitely see how Lovano and Potter differ. 

This isn't the case regarding Potter and Brecker. I'm not disputing the parallels you draw, it's just that I haven't listened much to Brecker. I'm generally not a fan of whatever one calls electrified amalgamations of Jazz , Rock, Pop and Funk (as distinct from early "classic Fusion" ala Mahavishnu) and Brecker seems to have recorded an awful lot in that vein. I have heard a few examples of Brecker playing in straight ahead all-acoustic settings and while I admire his "iron" chops and  intelligence, I don't find him particularly emotionally engaging. I'm aware that Potter has released some more commercial-sounding recordings but I haven't heard them. The recordings I have heard by him have not left me feeling emotionally unengaged. For one thing, he displays a lyrical bent at times that seems very different from what I've heard so far from Brecker. 

 I know -- "Ignorance of the Jazz is no excuse" -- I shouldn't be so constrained by my tastes.  Although they sound like quite different players to these ears, I'll take your word for it regarding Brecker's influence on Potter.  

frogman
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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l85qqhvqGAA36q_ctKF3ZoE3cqpktgknc&si=_tsd0ILQZ4eDniel

stuartk
2,935 posts
 

@frogman 

OK. You read my mind. 

I don't know if this will impel me to buy any of his recordings but I can't complain that he never plays lyrically.   ;o)

 

acman3
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chris potter ultrahang

Both learned from a Master!

acman3
4,271 posts
 

What I meant to say was Michael Brecker was heavily influenced by Coltrane and Chris Potter was influenced in return by Michael Brecker.

I sometimes hear a little "Steps Ahead" when I listen to Potter's music.  Bits and pieces. 

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