Delilah:
And it's Abdul-Malik by a nose, over Brown / Roach.
Cheers
And it's Abdul-Malik by a nose, over Brown / Roach.
Cheers
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.
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.
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Read a review of 'The Sound of Jazz' on Blu-Ray in the latest issue of BBC Music Magazine. Rushed to Amazon. They have it, but only for Region 2. This is AMERICAN Music isn't it? WTF!! O-10: I cannot think of any Jazz tune of which I have multiple versions. I know I must have some, I just can't think of them. Other than war horses like 'autumn leaves' and 'Sweet Georgia Brown'. etc..... Cheers |
Although I agree, I'm surprised that you chose Abdul Malik. What's your favorite version of "Around Midnight"? I like Monk's tunes, but quite often I like them played by someone else. Here's one of his tunes that he plays just right; it's a quirky tune about a quirky fellow, and it sounds just right when Monk plays it; [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuHjgKQDofs[/url] Enjoy the music. |
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What's your favorite version of "Around Midnight"?***** This is the second most recorded tune in Jazz, according to the chart I posted. So it's almost impossible to know them all. It's hard to go against Monk under any situation, but if he is also the Composer, it should be a slam dunk. But, not so fast my friend. There is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIgLt7LAZF0 With that lineup, and that album art, sorry Monk. Cheers |
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