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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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****THAT was an intelligent and helpful response.*****

Thanks

****Actually, principal trombonist Joe Alessi is a damn good jazz player. ******

I think that's what I just said.

Cheers
schubert
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Rok, all joking aside , you need some form of mental/emotional health care.
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rok2id
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Schubert:

*****Rok, all joking aside , you need some form of mental/emotional health care****

I get that a lot here on "Audiogon". In fact, your post is almost word for word, the first Post directed my way by our OP. Before he ever started this thread.

The fact is, I am not crazy, I just speak the truth and Audiophiles think I'm crazy. Sort of like people's reaction to being in a clean air enviroment, it smells funny.

I did have an frontal lobotomy in an attempt to be able to hear wire, and cable lifters, but it didn't work.

I do appreciate your concern.

Cheers
learsfool
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Joe Alessi is a damn good player, period. In fact, I believe him to be the very best trombone player in the world - at least I can't think of another who is quite his equal. Met him when he came to do a master class at my undergrad school. One of the better brass master classes I have ever seen. It's actually funny that you bring him up, as his number one mantra was " try to play every note, even the first one of the day, with your very best tone."
learsfool
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By the way, it should be said here of all threads - RIP Clark Terry.
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