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

@frogman and @acman3,

Back atcha! The entire album - VIRTUOSO - is killer, and I wouldn't be surprised if this has already been posted.

Joe Pass - Night And Day

I own the 4 albums virtuoso and i never hear  something on par with these improvisations...

Marvellous !

@frogman

I’m afraid I can’t shed any light on the "Cisco" discrepancy but I’m looking forward to buying the Remler release!

 

The Virtuoso series highlighted Pass’ solo chord melody playing. Here’s one of several that featured his single-line playing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBf4kKoqnDc&list=OLAK5uy_mDghlHcFxACNnunc0A6IpNpIFtA5sGoHQ&index=2

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OFleiE81-E

Never been able to sit still while listening to this - more gyrating in some weird dance - which I believe is the intent. 

Mingus' lead in is one of his best. And throughout more out front that most of his later arrangements of the same tune ... 

Danny Richmond drumming like a swinging jet engine 

Jimmy Knepper is phenomenal 

You know this one.