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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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mapman
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I am not a big Bitches Brew fan like many are and do not like the turn Miles Davis' music and a lot of Jazz took after that although I think things have gotten better again since.

Not to say BB was not good and has a lot to offer jazz-wise. Just that its not one of my favorite cups-of-tea.
orpheus10 OP
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No, we haven't even scratched the surface; that's because only the two of us care to. Rok couldn't care less, Alex doesn't know, Acman post's a sentence every now and then; just who are you going to debate? We can go as deep into the 70's as you like. We can disregard the 80's post, and you can lead us as deep as you like through the 70's, I'll follow.

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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Rok I'm jealous because I never owned a "Nehru Jacket", but that was more into the 60's; I was a turtleneck pendent kind of guy myself. If I could find those bright yellow double knitted bell bottoms with the four inch cuffs, we could do a seance kind of thing over them, I bet they could tell us a lot about the 70's.

Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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***Rok I'm jealous because I never owned a "Nehru Jacket"**

What can I say, you are either hip, or you are not. hahahahha

Cheers
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rok2id
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**** Rok couldn't care less, ****

I beg your pardon!! How did you come to that conclusion?
I may not know anything about Jazz, but you can't accuse me of not caring. And another thing, you "aficionados" are leaving the 50/60's, and have not even mentioned Jutta Hipp. The baddest Frau in Jazz. Ties in with the 'female' thingy on Wynton.

And besides, my lack of knowledge has never stopped me from posting my opinions!

Cheers
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