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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
frogman
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Rok, here's one. Alex, here is one of my favorite "unknowns". Well, fairly well recorded and I happen to know he is one of the ones who simply doesn't want the limelight. One of the most amazing and versatile musicians I have ever heard. From Chicago and now a local hero in South Florida where I heard him many times.

On trumpet with another lesser known trumpet great, Red Rodney. Ira plays the second trumpet solo (and his hair is not "red"):

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aQsEicb4x74

Ira on tenor saxophone (yes, same guy):

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ll21UCUHfZ4

Ira on flute with one of the best "unknown" guitar players, Joe Diorio:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MlHOy_9hCyQ

His first recording:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QJqQOhRDmJU
frogman
4,637 posts
 
Woke up to this today (thank you WBGO!). Greatness, without a doubt. What a sound!:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=acuR014vnwg
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

This is truly "World" music because they borrow sounds from around the Globe. On "Kiko" they begin with Japan, stop in Africa, and then on to Australia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWGKwNt9NY8

I know I've posted "Yulunga" before, but I find it hypnotic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z42ENG79hTo

Dead can dance "Rare Trax", this is more drums.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KdXjFDKVZA

Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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I know you all hate this group and this CD, so spare me your boos, hisses and cries of outrage.

I have a question that only The Frogman can answer. It's driving me nuts.

At 4:26, just as Marcus Printup finishes his solo, Wynton comes in with one note at 4:26. Is this note just the first note of his solo, or is it a musical thingy/event that has a name?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7eeb1MTkUY

Thanks

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Hey guys, this is on the wrong thread, it should be on Inna's thread.
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