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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.
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acman3
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I started to bring into discussion the difference between, at least to me, the difference between modern and older jazz styles, but I just don't have the ability. Maybe Frogman can help, although I do realize this is asking a lot, and would fully understand if he choose to avoid it. It may be that these differences make up why some prefer older jazz, and find newer music academic.

1) vibrato slow vs fast
2) scale runs vs angular
3) simple blues head to solo around vs complex music themes

I am already in over my head, but doesn't take much. These are just a few of the things I hear. I also hear math and music patterns, but I think that is just me, and a whole different discussion.
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mapman
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Apples/Oranges in teh "pure" sense that is. Each has unique characteristics that distinguishes it from the other. No one player is likely to be the best at the things that exemplify each.

The reality is that there are many "shades of grey" in-between that bridge the two, as well as other purer genres. Who is the best at each shade of grey? The plot thickens...

That's what makes the world go round and help keep it interesting along the way I suppose.

I'm still futilely trying to figure it all out.
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mapman
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Probably the most interesting thing about music to me is that no matter how much I listen, I will probably never figure it all out. But it is fun to try. Not enough hours in the day though...
acman3
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Doesn't play like Barney Bigard..

Band is excellent!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLAuA8E5qwA
acman3
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The Great Barney Bigard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZRce0Oa790
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