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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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Pryso, this probably concerns you the most; I was listening to a CD of "Trane" and Johnny Hartman, and noticed how well recorded it was, so much so that it sounded like an LP.

Although I've had this CD a long time, I just noticed how good the sonics are; can't wait to get the LP.

I have the LP "Don't Go To Strangers" by Etta Jones, and it sounds as good now as it did in the 60's. Audiophiles agree that it's one of the best recorded records, meaning the original record, nothing special. It's a record you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for to get something special.

My original records sound as good, if not better than the one's I paid high prices for. My observation for the day.
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rok2id
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I just know I will love this CD.   Should have it in a day or two.  Outstanding tune selection.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_wC6QPmYx8

Cheers

frogman
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O-10, Coltrane/Hartman on vinyl is a gem; can’t recommned that Impulse/Vangelder recording enough.  One of my faves.  If you are patient hold out for an original Impulse, the mono version is also very good.  If you have to get a reissue the Speakers Corner reissue is excellent.  Personally, I would go for the original mono which will be easiest to find.  Good luck.
orpheus10 OP
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You Can't go wrong with Dee Dee Bridgewater;


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeGb8UvFs_k
orpheus10 OP
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As an old aficionado, I appreciate the music so much more now; that's because I hear what each individual artist is contributing to the whole. For example: "A Night In Tunisia" by Lee Morgan; "Moanin" by Mingus; Donald Byrd, "Here Am I"; What do those three boss jams have in common? It's that driving baritone of Pepper Adams, he's one of the best in the business.
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