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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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rok2id
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The Frogman:

What do you suggest we do?   I think everyone will do whatever you think we should do to get more posters.

Often I will view a music thread where the question is "what is the best release for 2016", or "name your favorite this or that."   You know, just fun stuff.   I read every response.  Maybe even 20 or 30.   And most of the time I do not recognize not even ONE group by name.  They are all well known to all the other posters.   I see a lot of  " +1 for so&so."     etc...

Well, I think this works in reverse.   When the we post Grant Green, how many viewers do you think say to themselves, " who the hell is Grant Green?? "   Or Kenny Dorham?

These young guys were raised on the likes of Diana Krall.   Nothing wrong with that, just saying.

But count me in on any attempt to attract new members.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, we have been more civil today than in a long time; we may even have broken a record for civility, plus we "never" involve any new comers.
orpheus10 OP
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After upgrading my "analog rig" I also have to redo the LP's to my play list in order to get full benefit; that's what I'm doing now. I've got quite a few Pat Metheney records that look brand new, and I don't know what they sound like; that's a bad sign. It means playing that record is a waste of time, because I'm not going to add it to the play list; especially since I haven't heard or played it in years.

Today, I've heard a number of records that will be added to the play list that I don't own yet; all of those records happen to be "jazz jazz". I also subscribe to "Stereophile" because they practically give me the magazine. I think I bought 1 CD in 20 years, and don't even play that one. That lets you know how successful I've been in finding music there.

The best way for me to select music is to let the music select me. "I don't fight the feeling", and experimentation is out of the question, this means I'm walking a well worn path to success; no more wasted money. ( I've got way too many records taking up good shelf space, that need the boot) "What possessed me to buy that record"? is what I'm asking myself over and over.

The best path to success is "what ever works, and this is what's working"


Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, you lead the way, and we'll follow, "Frogman you take the point", as they say in the movies.
frogman
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Well, alright then.  Just my own personal approach to this stuff, but I see no value in audiophile bashing, nor Stereophile bashing which only serves to pump ourselves up and set ourselves up for biases that only narrow our own openness to what's out there.  All of the following are the Stereophile "Records To Die For -2017" list which covers all genres:

I continue to feel that the importance of the big bands in the history of this music has not been given its due on this thread.  This collection was given to me as a 40th bday present by a friend.  Fantastic collection:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wl6opAiSAwg

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wWGUI2I066g

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5DODRWWs-k

Fast forward a few decades to the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Ochestra's debut recording:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=RDfHDX4Ds5Kp0&params=OALAAQE%253D&v=fHDX4Ds5Kp0

The only Hank Mobley record that I don't own.  I have no good reason for that oversight, but glad Stereophile reminded me that I need it:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IU_W_4jAACE

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLrndCwx3CtWPc0z2GjIQf-WY8a20EvaRB&params=OAFIAVgD&v=KSt6_p...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLrndCwx3CtWPc0z2GjIQf-WY8a20EvaRB&v=xCrChuzeM24

My wife is a big country music fan.  I just ordered this for her after reading the article.  I hope she doesn't change the locks on the door ☺️:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tTjfw2Ovqh4
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