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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.
orpheus10
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rok2id
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I have this one by Roscoe Mitchell. Tracks named 'Sound 1' and 'Sound 2' and two named 'Ornette', should tell you what to expect. I know this is good stuff because Stereo Review said it was, and they never steered me wrong. I just have to grow into it. It's a lot more 'accessible' today than it was when I bought it. I'm getting there!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJST92-UNVE

Have several by Threadgill. Still coming to grips with him also.

Very interesting clip. When you can see the music being created it does make a person appreciate it more. I had no idea these guys were still alive!

I expect this sort of thing from NYC. Never considered Chicago much of a cutting edge Jazz town. I noticed it's recorded on the great Blues label, Delmark.

Cheers
acman3
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Thanks Frogman! That was great, although so many of my heroes are getting old.

Rok, I am impressed. Keep at the Threadgill, there is a lot there. Not always easy to see.
frogman
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Chicago's AACM (Association For The Advancement Of Creative Musicians) has been on the forefront of the modern jazz movement for quite some time. Glad you all enjoyed the clip.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Creative_Musicians
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rok2id
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Interesting piece tonight on the BBC World News "witness" segment.

They interviewed Jimmy Cobb, the drummer on KOB. He said that the KOB session was just about done in one take. The tape was only stopped once, on 'freddie Freeloader'.

He said they did not anticipate the reception from the public, that KOB received.

Cobb is in his 80's but looked as if he could be in his 50's or 60's. Nice to see a Jazz guy have a long and apparently healthy life. He is still playing.

They also interviewed the guy that created the phone service centers in India, to which all calls for assistance from the U.S., are now routed. I would have thought this guy would be in Jail, for crimes against humanity, or at least on the run from Interpol!!

Cheers
acman3
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77gJ-s9hDp4
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