Jazz for aficionados
Ghosthouse, you've got one person to please, and that's you. Nobody is going to get me to learn to appreciate raw oysters, I don't care how good they are. There is such a thing as "growing" into a new genre of music when another Aficionado is pointing things out to you; this is the way I would be if I got into classical, but you are doing right by paying close attention to the albums like "Blue Train" where there is a strong consensus, plus the very best sidemen. |
Went to the Village Vanguard earlier this week and heard Javon Jackson quartet. Stayed for both sets. They were very cohesive. Javon Jackson (tenor sax) Jeremy Manasia (piano) David Williams (double bass) McClenty Hunter (drums). Easily worth the ticket. Every player worth their salt. Of particular note: the drummer--he is young, he is fast, he is creative. Interestingly, Al Foster (drums--played with Miles Davis and many others--in his 70s now) was in the house and sitting very close to the drum kit. He seemed to be having a good time taking in the show and watching the young drummer work. Also, David Williams has played, it seems, with everybody of note and that dude can make his bass talk--doesn't matter where his fingers are on that fingerboard--he is money. |
Isn't that place amazing?! The vibe as you go down those steps and when you see those photos on the walls of all the greats that played in that room over the years is almost overwhelming. Btw, I saw Al Foster play there several times in the 80's with Dexter Gordon during Dexter's "comeback" period. Probably the greatest jazz club still in existence. Thanks for sharing |
Ghosthouse, I was listening to "Something Else" by Cannonball Adderley, released on Blue Note Records in 1958. Also on the session is trumpeter Miles Davis in one of his handful of recording dates for Blue Note. Cannonball Adderley – alto saxophone Miles Davis – trumpet Hank Jones – piano Sam Jones – bass Art Blakey – drums https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLPW93VIVgs This is the complete album, and I would like to know your honest opinion of this album, as well as all the rest of the aficionados out there? |
"Somethin Else" has been one of my favorite albums since it came out. I would like to point out one small detail that's easily overlooked; that's the fact that "Something" on that album is spelled "Somethin" minus the "G"; but however you spell it, it still sounds good. The music ranges from beautiful ballads to the hardest of "hard-bop", and all the musicians are in fine form. The tunes are: "Autumn Leaves", "Love for Sale", "Somethin Else", "One for Daddy-O" and "Dancing In The Dark"; don't forget to give me your review and rating of this album. Enjoy this music. |
