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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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Yusef Lateef  -- Back Home

Awesome!!   Loved it!!   1968??   Yes indeed!!   I closed my eyes, cranked it up,  and found myself jamming at the Mexicana Club in Frankfurt, Germany.   Those were the days.  Santana anyone?

Thanks for posting.

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The Frogman:

Thanks for the info.  We won't even get into:
"THE KINGDOM of SWING & THE REPUBLIC of OOP BOP SH'BAM"

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orpheus10 OP
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While I'm not a big band addict, there are exceptions; this is one of them, it's "Gerry Mulligan and his Concert Jazz Band". His sound is so original, without a doubt he is one of the top baritone sax players in jazz.



              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwSdd0tC-cY



Here he is with a most beautiful version of "Shadow of your Smile"



          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kpzbBZyF50



"Bernie's Tune" is a jumping number done by a lot of great artists; unfortunately I can't find all of them, but this is one of the best.


                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywIiXU94RX8





Enjoy the music



jafant
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Guys-

back to leon- which recordings did he perform w/ Pharoah Sanders?
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These are two cuts from Wyntyon's  new Christmas CD.  I am posting them because they are great.   The entire CD is.   Ain't got it git it.

But mainly,  I would like The Frogman to comment on the body language and facial expressions of the other players when someone is soloing or the singers are singing.  Is this real emotion / interest ?  Notice the way Wynton looks at the Trumpet soloist on the Salvant cut, and the Trombone leaning over to 'hear' the alto on the Porter cut around 2:10.  Also, His fellow sax players seemed to be very impresssed and supportive..

Is the piano player the coolest guy in Jazz, or what?

Ever notice how big guys make the  alto seem like a toy

How is Jazz at Lincoln Center perceived among the artistic elite in NYC?

Give us your thoughts on all this.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBt9DQJOO-4&index=2&list=RDGnshBIuu97Q   porter


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnshBIuu97Q&list=RDGnshBIuu97Q&index=1   salvant


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