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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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foster_9
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Not much to add here, but I will say you should listen to "Paris Blues," a live cd by Horace Silver. Horace and the whole show has a dignified feel to it, just lovely jazz. There are so many great artists in jazz history.

I have a question. Did he record a live version of "Senor Blues" on any of his albums? I've said it here before, I greatly love the Youtube video: - "Señor Blues (Horace Silver, Blue Mitchell & Junior Cook)"
foster_9
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Hey Orpheus!! Oh my Lord!...

Song for My Father
foster_9
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And Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
foster_9
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I don't know if Julie London has been mentioned in this thread or not. I mentioned her excellence in a thread I started a couple months ago and she only got a little love from few posters. The more I listen to her, the more I realize she is an uncrowned queen of ballads. So much beauty and perfection in her voice that it boggles my mind.

"What Is This Thing Called Love?"
"Blue Moon"
"What's New?"
"Willow Weep For Me"
"Cry Me a River"
"A Cottage For Sale"
"Don't Worry Bout Me"
"S'Wonderful"
"Go Slow"
"Doncha Go Away Mad"
"Gone With the Wind"
"You Do Something To Me"
"You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me"
"Laura"
foster_9
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I hear you on Julie London Foster 9, beyond doubt the best american female ballad singer.
05-02-14: Schubert

Thanks Schubert. I've listened to recordings by many other females and in the past months for me her sound has passed them by. It's all about her "sound." Her recordings may not be jazz per se but she certainly is a "jazzy" woman. I did not know she lacked confidence in her talent. That's ironic. She was remarkable in her talent.
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