Rok, one thing l'll say for you. You are the model of consistency; consistently inconsistent 🎷
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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This is specially for you Frogman, since you're equating "soul" in mathematical terms, I'm going to give you some "super soul". In order to capture the nuance on this one cut "Blue Funk", I first had to get to the "high end of the high end"; 45 RPM vinyl, Sota Saphire, modified Rega Tonearm, Grado Sonata cartridge. Grado is sneered on here because they wouldn't recognize soul if it bit em in the ass. Tube pre and amp is a must. Any speakers that have good solid midrange and bass are sufficient; soul is source critical. This is not about having the deepest pockets, but about selecting the best components for the job. This is the LP; [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUnID70IU-g&list=RDzUnID70IU-g#t=563[/url] I'll get back to you next year when you have the mathematical calculation. Enjoy the music. |
@rok2id, at the risk of being too much of a "fanboy" for The Sound Of Jazz," I have the BluRay version ripped to my music server in two flavors: one is a 2.5 gig MKV and one is a 22 gig BDMV file. It has more stuff than was on the Sound of Jazz LP, but I have to say that the sound quality is absolutely phenomenal. I also think that I successfully ripped just the audio track out in 24/96. If you want either one, PM me and I can send you a link to download it directly from my server . . . :) @orpheus10 , you mentioned Jimmy Smith. I love his music. What about "Back at the Chicken Shack" in SACD? A great recording and great quality too! Has anyone mentioned Bill Evans Trio Live at the Village Vanguard in XRCD? There is just so much great jazz out there, this thread is causing me to go back through my collection and listen to some of the less "famous" choices, which is fantastic! And that is not even getting to the '70's! |
The Frogman declared them noise makers. The OP Howled and foamed at the mouth. But, The Great Unwashed would not be denied. Back by popular demand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en6kmiX0SDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jDDtUFUgbM Cheers |
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