That is a great Ahmad Jamal album. George Coleman plays tenor on 2 tracks and Idris Muhammad drums.
It has a lot of low passages and really needs good dynamics as you pointed out.
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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The John Coltrane Quartet inComblain-la-Tour Jazz Festival in Belgium on August 1, 1965. The concert took place outdoors on a chilly night, and video footage shows visible vapor rising from the shoulders and instruments of the musicians. This visual adds to the intensity of the performance and the perception that the musicians were playing with an almost supernatural "cold" heat. |
@pjw81563 -Thanks for the Eric Alexander and James Carter links. Yes, Carter is the Hendrix of the sax. Have you listened to Oliver Nelson's, The Blues and The Abstract Truth? |
Yes I have an SACD from Analog Productions of Nelson’s BATAT. Very good dynamics on both the CD layer as well as SACD. Here is a dynamic range site with 187,449 albums review’s so far. It is an excellent resource when shopping for both vinyl and digital music. When James Carter has a residency in NYC I seldom miss a show. Have seen him over a dozen times and he never disappoints. Most time its his organ trio with a guest every now and then. He really gets into the performances and has everybody tapping there feet and hands along with head shaking. In 2013 I saw Carter preform with Odean Pope and the late Pharoah Sanders and it was a real treat seeing those three playing off each other. Here is Pope and Carter live https://youtu.be/R6iLfPUjuk0?si=P1v3lY9EPOZk0QSt Pharoah Sanders live playing a highly accessible tune showing he is just as comfortable playing softer jazz as he is with the usual dissonant honks and screeches with which he was most known for. https://youtu.be/MyhD_GPrINA?si=RHgmHj5TdfMOqVTS
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