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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.
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tyray
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Jorge Ben - Samba Esquema Novo - 1963 Full Album

@stuartk, this Jorge Ben album may be a good introduction to the music of Brasil as this album and especially the song ’Mas Que Nada!’ was a monster hit not only in Brasil but in the states too, for you to check out...And of course, everyone else here also.

Jorge Ben Jor - The song Taj Mahal from the album Africa Brasil 1975

Jorge Ben changed his name to Jorge Ben Jor and in 1975 released the album Africa Brasil. At 2:23 of this song you will notice a striking resemblance to the Rod Stewart song of ’Do ya think I’m sexy’ and Jorge Ben Jor sued the ’bejeebers’ out of Rod Stewart for copyright infringement and won, big time.

tyray
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@alexatpos, I’ve been digging the Dave McKenna Quartet featuring Zoot Sims 1973 album also...Love the double bass scatting too!

The Ben Webster | Coleman Hawkins | Tenor Giants | 1957 and 1959 | Full Double Album is one I own that I bought in mint condition from a buddy of mine who works at a pawn shop as he knew I am an album head and I’m going to share some of those here.

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audio-b-dog
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@tyray, I have a Jorge Ben album (Personalidade) from Brazil I haven't played in God knows how long. Maybe twenty years. Maybe more. I'll have to pull it out and listen.

alexatpos
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@tyray , We have probably covered Webster and Hawk along these pages somewhere, but still, here are few albums that you might like that are perhaps not so 'obvious'...

Gentle Ben, Webster with Tete Montoliu Trio

https://youtu.be/2c_P1-m0ThQ?feature=shared

Webster with Zawinul 'Soulmates'

https://youtu.be/rjJ-g2_3nDY?feature=shared

Webster with Tatum (ok, thats classic)

https://youtu.be/Y2YMl5o8sck?feature=shared

 

tyray
794 posts
 

@alexatpos, Oh ok? Thanks man!

Marcos Valle - The Lost Sessions  - 1967 This guy is kinda like the Stevie Wonder of Brazil, with a prolific amount of music he has put out over the years. If you may be of interest in his music, click on this Marcos Valle - Topic link and you will find almost a 1000 videos with I don't know how many of his albums are there.

 

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