I am a mildly enthusiastic fan of the Venus label sound and artists, particularly the Steve Kuhn Trio. However I was listening to some of Eddie higgins's work the other day and all of a sudden it occurred to me that this could just very easily be background music at some fancy schmancy get together in the Catskills back in the 70s. So often piano jazz runs that line behind really good, memorable stuff and soundtrack fodder.
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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@jafant +1 on Ralph Towner. Who of course reminds me of my love for Oregon and the Paul winter consort. Simply beautiful music throughout |
Is he the greatest guitarist ever ? no... But he is a great one in my book and this CD i listened non stop for a few years is one of my favorite relaxing listening...
When i really love a musician album it become like bread, i cannot go a day without eating this bread and listening to him; but i miss him most of the times in the two sense of the word "miss" because there is many others musicians i love too, then i make him wait and miss my encounter with him,and i suffer with a relief coming from someone else...
Ed Cherry... He seems not to have many recordings... Alas! His touch is very nuanced here... He does not show himself at all but he did not need to .. His mastery is real not a show... I like the Hammond organ a lot then the pairing of guitar and Hammond makes my day... The sound recording is first rate: |
Another one gone. This time, it's Sheila Jordan. https://www.npr.org/2025/08/11/847306270/sheila-jordan-obituary
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