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

@tyray 

As I understand it, that particular song is about looking back at one’s life when one is older. I simply meant I wouldn’t have related to that theme, back then. 

As an adolescent/teen, I definitely related to emotionally intense music!  

 

 

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@tyray 

FYI: the video I saw included a translation.  My French is non-existent, aside from something like "Je voudrais une omelette au fromage" ! 

@stuartk 

Lol! A cheese omelette. Thanks for letting me off the hook as my my french sucks, and the humor.

I know this thread has been going on forever but going to add one of my favorites - Norberg "Abisko".   It is modern; something magical and Nordic about the voicing and timing.