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
Thanks, pjw.  I still would like to try to hear Carter on 4/9. Let me know if you decide to go.  Due to my work schedule the only dates that might work for Redman are 4/8 and 4/9.  I would prefer Carter on 4/9; but I couldn’t do both 4/8&4/9.  Let me know what you decide. Thanks.
frogman you misread my post above on Redman. His residence at the Bluenote ends on Sunday April 7. Here is the schedule:

http://www.bluenotejazz.com/newyork/schedule/index.shtml

I plan on going to the Friday April 5 show for Redman at the Bluenote and the Thursday April 11 show for Carter at Birdland as my friend and I have already chosen that date.


However, if I can swing it, I will also go to the Tuesday April 9 Carter show at Birdland.


Late night solo piano music by Lara Downes on Steinway & Sons label. ’A Billie Holiday Songbook’. Very laid back and quite enjoyable. Sort of like Hyman who’s music I find more energized (not so much ’late at night’ music). FWIW.