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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
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You did it again; you neglected to comment on a post that was ages ago, while you're bringing in a new element of objection on this current post.

That tune was most significant for a real jazz "aficionado", and the title of the tune was most significant. Apparently I'll have to resume my roll as "aficionado in chief" and explain the significance of the players.

"Benny Green" was in that unique group of trombonists who were the absolute swingers; hence the title of the tune. Sax is not the only jazz instrument, the trombone cooks too.


                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rnw2FQUckE


Hear Benny come in at 3:58 and blows like crazy; never mind that this is "jazz jazz", as the new title it acquired here, it's jammin; this is "jazz jazz" supreme; which is probably the reason it was overlooked.


why don't you just e-mail me what you would like for me to post, and I'll post it.
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rok2id
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Swinging for Benny:

That whole clip was 'strange'.  First of all, the man was wearing a suit and tie and looked like a serious Jazz musician.   This type music sounds vaguely familiar.

Then it hit me.   This is Real Jazz being played by a real Jazz Musician.  Wow!!   I like this a lot better than the latest "jazz" sensation from Uzbekistan.  Good work OP.   It takes a brave man to post Jazz, on 'Jazz for Aficionados'  these days.

Cheers
frogman
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Alex, my apology to you for not making my comments more clear.  My reference to your post was made only in the most positive light.  Your comment was the opposite of personal and why I referenced it.  Since O-10 and I were headed for, yet again, an unpleasant argument with little chance of a resolution, I suggested to O-10, as a way to prevent the recurring cycle of unproductive arguments, that as a "safety valve" of sorts, all on this thread establish a rule that says that whenever a post is made that is strictly about music as yours was (12/3) that whoever is arguing should consider that a "white flag" of sorts and cease the arguing and drop the subject so that we can all return to the subject of music.  I hoped that O-10 and I could reach such a "gentleman's agreement" and not let the arguing spiral out of control as in the past.  Btw, I do have some thoughts about those clips; fantastic stuff.

frogman
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O-10, I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you're talking about.  

orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Rok, you hit the nail dead on the head; this is the real deal, and it probably sounds strange to those who didn't respond, but we have to overlook that; must be a bunch of newbees. ( I betcha that got their attention)

Enough is enough; I tried it and I didn't like it; but since my mood changes from day to day, maybe Fridays will be a good day for new jazz.

Never the less, I'm going oleschool and getting in the "jazz jazz" groove.


Enjoy the music.
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