Sultry, bluesy, earthy……. For me, they all go on the same semantics shelf. The song is a story being told to a young boy. Innocent, wide-eyed, fantastical…. Opposites.
Just me. Thanks for sharing.
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.
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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Didn’t realize I’d already posted -- I thought I was still in editing mode, but no matter. I guess, what it boils down to is, I don’t find Bennett’s (as I perceive it) highly theatrical tone any more "childlike" than Jordan’s earthy tone. Perhaps if the Bennet arrangement were less grandiose, I might conclude otherwise. Needless to say, it's subjective. I agree with @mahgister when he says "We all for example recognize Frogman as a well informed person about music in general and jazz in particular" and appreciate your willingness to engage with us, here. |
I understand it’s not your cup of tea, Stuart. The song “Lost In The Stars” was, in fact, written by the great Kurt Weill for a Broadway musical. One of the beauties of music is that it affects us all differently. Personally, while I certainly enjoy certain genres more than others, there is no genre at all that I “dislike”. This is why I wrote: “Even if this genre is not one’s thing, the great artistry is impossible to miss.”. For me, Bennett’s artistry and expressivity are pretty amazing. As you say, much of this is subjective, but I would not characterize those arrangements as grandiose at all, but lush and tasteful……for the genre. I feel that there is great value as music lovers to not put up boundaries based on genre, but rather always stay open, at least to some degree, to sheer musical excellence; independent of genre and even what our “tastes” are at any particular point. As was discussed between you and mahgister a few posts prior this is something that changes and evolves. Cheers. Another version that some might call sublime (I still prefer Bennett’s): https://youtu.be/_Gt9TUOMhUs?si=NlNw-I3tvImu2UgX And one that makes me wonder “what was he thinking?! “. Very interesting string writing/arrangement and horrible vocals: https://youtu.be/orMCgDSfxQs?si=esX_qmGQRJwFlfch
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Enjoyed the Bennet! Thanks. I do forget he was a baddass. I think I actually remembered him for his longevity instead of what he did in his prime. Thanks Again.
Right on key, as if on demand, a new Miles bootleg recording. I can't get get YouTube to work for some reason. Miles Bootleg 8 with George Coleman.
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