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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.
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Today's Listen:

This has been a good Jazz week for me. All my recent purchases have been killer, and I have 'discovered' two new artist. Gregory Porter and Cecile Salvant. Both seem to be a breath of fresh air in the classic and traditional Jazz genre.

Julia Fischer -- BRUCH & DVORAK
This clip is from the Proms, but the CD has her playing the same Music with the same Orchestra, but not in front of a live audience. I love it! Why? We'll let The Frogman tell us.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bCksc4TgUM

Count Basie -- ATOMIC SWING
The clip is not the CD. Could not find one. But it is Basie!! The CD is very good, but does not swing as hard as this clip. The sound quality is EXCELLENT. You don't often find big band music recorded this well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYLbrZAko7E

Cheers
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Is that 'Prez' on the Basie clip?

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**** him and his aunt Corrine are playing games with me.****

You better stop messin' with that woman. I suggest you sprinkle some Snake Dust all on your floor, and get you a black candle, and a Catfish fin. Then you might stand a chance. But if you find Dr John sitting on your front porch, it's toooo late.

Remember, Miles woke up one day, and found himself dressed like Sinbad The Sailor. Taught him a lesson. Or as they say down home, "That'll learn ya"!

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Stanley Turrentine "I Told Jesus":

Great tune, Even greater painting of the church women. I think I will have to find this one for my collection.

The Good Lord and Jazz, a match made in heaven.

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Schubert, Quebec ("qeeubek") sounds good indeed! Big, breathy tone and sounds fabulous on ballads; I really like his style. A little known factoid about him is that he was an uncredited arranger on a lot of Blue Note sessions (that he didn't play on).
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