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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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Aficionados:

I agree with the comments of O-10 and The Frogman, concerning my conduct. Message received and understood. My apologies to all.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, could you re-post 03-10-15 links "No discussion of 70's fusion would be complete without........"

I'll respond after I give them a listen, and since you prefer in depth responses, that's what I'll give them.

Enjoy the music.
frogman
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O-10, no discussion of 70s fusion would be complete without a look (listen) at two of the fusion bands which leaned more to the rock side of things (although I would imagine not to the side of Rok):

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XU4yAk6qYUs

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=32QDL63rmgw

The great jazz drummer, and Mahavishnu Orch. member, Billy Cobham would go on to record this fusion record which was the first time I heard the incredible Michael Brecker; perhaps the greatest saxophone virtuouso to ever live (really!) and who would become the voice of fusion saxophone.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l-b_h8i9eWU
orpheus10 OP
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We began to form our musical tastes from the time when we were jumping up and down in our baby crib after hearing our favorite music; some of us even did the "Baby Boogie".

Later on in high school and college our musical tastes became more defined. What years we went are very important. My musical foundation in jazz was laid in the summer of 56 at my cousin's apartment in Chicago.

I'm sure everyone has heard the story about the blind men and the elephant; the one who felt the legs said the elephant was like a pillar, the one who felt the tail said the elephant was like a rope, the one who felt the trunk said the elephant was like a tree trunk. When it comes to music we are similar to those blind men, and we believe our perception of reality is "The Reality", when it's only our perception of reality.

Once you realize all of this, you understand how we all can be so different; the problem lies in not allowing room for the other man's perception.

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, I'm quite familiar with the "Mahavishnu Orchestra" containing the dynamic duo of John McLaughlin and Jean Luc Ponty. "Emerald Green Beyond" is one of my favorites by them. Here's "Lila's Dance";

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=lila%27s+dance

How about "Can't Stand Your Funk";

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VsyW7ywXaU

Billy Cobham, was an ideal drummer for fusion, as displayed on these albums. This is the kind of fusion people think of when you mention the 70's.

Enjoy the music.
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