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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
acman3
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People have been arguing over this since the start of Jazz. This open letter was written by Mingus, after he said, in a blind listening test, that Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond were not doing it right.

http://www.mingusmingusmingus.com/mingus/an-open-letter-to-miles-davis-

I believe the open minded listener, Frogman spoke of, is more, by nature open to BS. The narrower minded person has it easy to say everything, not to his liking, is BS.

I think , most of the time its like Pornography, I know it when I see it. ;)

Hello O, Glad to see you!
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rok2id
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O-10:

I did notice your post. I just post that stuff from time to time, to have it handy when I am browsing the net. It is not Jazz, and I always indicate that it is not an official post.

The Winans and Marvis made this the definitive version of "I'll Take you There". Takes a lot, to out do Pops and the girls. Bought that one at the PX at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Don't know why it sticks in my mind.

"Disco Lady" takes me back to "The World Cup Club" in Uijeongbu, Korea. I can still see Miss Kim, Miss Park, and Miss Lee, et al, doing it on the dance floor. Those where the days.(1976) This is the city where the MASH unit of Movie and TV fame was located. The compound my unit was located on, served as the Morgue during the war.

Rod Stewart is one of the few Rockers I can tolerate. Always liked his voice. You hvae to hear him thru JBL's at volume!

I just like to watch the antics of En Vouge. Those babes act/sing, as if they are ready to throw down!

Glad you enjoyed them.

Cheers
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rok2id
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******The narrower minded person has it easy to say everything, not to his liking, is BS. ********

Makes life a lot simpler. And in the final analysis, isn't this what everyone does eventually?

If you want to know what you really like, ask yourself this question. What Jazz CD / LP do I listen to, the most?

I would like for all to answer that. What album do you listen to most often?

Me? The most reviled player on this thread. "Marsalis and Clapton Play The Blues." Great playing by anyone's standard!!

Cheers
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rok2id
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Acman3:

It's "I know obscenity when I see it." I am sure we all can recognize the other stuff. At least I hope so.

Cheers
frogman
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####******The narrower minded person has it easy to say everything, not to his liking, is BS. ********

Makes life a lot simpler. And in the final analysis, isn't this what everyone does eventually? **** ####

Nope.
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