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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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curiousjim
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@acman3

I haven’t listened to Forces Of Nature in years! It and Umbria are on today’s playlist. 

Thanks for jogging the grey matter.

JD

stuartk
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@curiousjim

I listened to both of you suggestions and thoroughly enjoyed both.

Thanks as always.

Glad you enjoyed them!

You’re welcome... as always ;o)

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jafant
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curiousjim

 

My copy of "Forces of Nature" arrives next week.  Season's Greetings.

 

Happy Listening!

jaym759
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When I am reviewing all of these comments I can’t help but returning to a conclusion of how subjective opinions are about “favorite” albums. Back in my day it was possible to go into a record store or a store that sold records, and be able to audition before purchasing. And at the ripe old age of 16 or thereabouts I was entranced with Coltrane’s version of My Favorite Things; a work so beautifully performed that my adolescent sturm und strung floated away. My love of jazz started then, and many albums since Coltrane have moved me but like not My Favorite Things…mystically onomatopoeia…Until listening to Yusuf Lateef’s Eastern Sounds on Love Theme from Spartacus, a track that for me fortifies and conveys the beauty of tragic love without a word to convey it. Which brings me to this conclusion: any music that moves you to feeling deeply is the only criterion that is fit to do justice to the incredible musicians who move us like no other and right in our listening rooms. IMHO

stuartk
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@jaym759

Not sure I follow you. Yes; we all have our favorites and these may differ substantially from one person to another. As an example, in your case, you mention the particular affection you harbor for Coltrane’s "My Favorite Things". Clear enough, so far.

But you lose me here:

Which brings me to this conclusion: any music that moves you to feeling deeply is the only criterion that is fit to do justice to the incredible musicians who move us like no other and right in our listening rooms.

How does individual preference "do justice to" musicians? And what do you mean by "fit to" ? Compared to what? Which criterion would be "unfit" ? I’m not arguing semantics, here. I honestly don’t understand what you are intending to communicate.

 

 

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