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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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O-10:
Did some searching for Mary Lou's albums on Amazon and in the All Music Guide to Jazz. I think it's best, for sound quality reasons, to stay with her later work. Regardless of the playing, I just cannot listen thru static and noise.

I will select from these:

Black Christ of the Andes
First Ladies of Jazz
Nite Life
Live at the Cookery
Solo Recitial:Monterey Jazz Festival

Cheers
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rok2id
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O-10:

I really miss our local Circuit City. They had a pretty good selection of music and gear. Lots of Carver stuff. I purchased, for my Mom, a cheap Technics receiver, about 15 years ago. It's still going strong. She only used it to listen to the Gaithers. :)

My polks are sounding better today. Could my tweeter problem be a function of speaker, or brain, break-in? Today I looked up Lsim705 reviews to read. One reviewer used ELLA & LOUIS for his sound test. I listened to that today. Great Disc.

I will do whatever it takes to keep these speakers. The most beautiful I have ever seen. Build quality unreal.

Cheers
acman3
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Rok, be careful, that's how he addiction begins, next thing you know you will be looking for the perfect power cord, but what a wonderful way to go!
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rok2id
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Acman3:

Just because a person purchases a half dozen or so, Shunyata Sigma power cables, does not mean he is in danger of becoming addicted.

And how did you find out about the purchase??? Have I been HACKED???!!!

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, that list you provided will make things a lot easier. From "Black Christ of The Andes"
This is my number one pick of the CD's you gave.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNd-X2uMM1k

It's for certain I'll get this as well;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjmAkz-7RBo

We're making a good start. Since you also like music with a high "jump factor", I think there is more of her music available for you.

Enjoy the music.
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