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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
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Rok, with Rachelle Ferrell I had to quit looking at her over the top facial expressions, and scratch the fact she was singing "Autumn Leaves" and "scatin". When I turned away from the computer and listened to her voice as a musical instrument, she got A+; but I had to go through a lot of changes.

With the "Bey Sisters"; can you say "stereotypical", I knew you could. That means to use something that's been used too many times before; it was not original. It reminded me of an entirely different song;


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Andy Bey by himself did a lot better; he's singing a standard like a standard is supposed to be sung by bringing out the meaning and emotion that goes with the song; and as my teacher used to say; "This is the last time I'm gonna tell you this',


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Enjoy the music.




orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Moto_Man, I have that album, and a number of others by Jimmy Smith. This is one of my favorite tunes by him "Walk On The Wild Side"


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How about "When Johnny Comes Marching Home";



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Enjoy the music.
jafant
10,525 posts
 
Any one have the new Bill Frissell CD ?
acman3
2,267 posts
 
Jafant, No I have not heard the new Bill Frissell, but I will!

Also, I forgot to thank you on the Matthew Shipp recommendation a while back. I have been a fan, since the incredible David S. Ware recordings in the 90's, but lost track. He puts out so much work.
frogman
4,637 posts
 
Jafant, I received the new Frisell CD just last week.  He's one of those players whose recordings I buy unheard.  As far as I am concerned he is a genius.  I have always loved his music and am particularly fond of his work with Haden and Lovano.  His latest is a beautiful CD and features the vocals of Hade's daughter, Petra.  

Of course, we all know how rare good new music is 😉
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