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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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Mapman:

*****I'm no expert but I have heard Oscar Peterson many times over the years and I always enjoy his recordings.*****

You don't have to be an expert to love Oscar Peterson. I had decided to post asking everyone to state the three players they actually listen to most, by instrument.

My Piano list included Oscar Peterson, Gene Harris and Horace Silver.

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Rok, what are friends for; Boo! Boo! Boo!, Hss! Hss! Hss!. Now that I got that out of the way, I'll listen to the clip.

"Just throw me back in the alley, and let me roll with the rest of the tin cans". The first time I heard that, I was two miles below "Tupelo". "Nawlins here I come".

That's what I call fun music, and I'm going to just have some fun and enjoy it. They certainly had a good time.

Enjoy the music.
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*****Rok, what are friends for; Boo! Boo! Boo!, Hss! Hss! Hss!.*****

You can take some folks out of Mississippi, but you can't take the Mississippi out of them.

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*****Lorez Alexandria*****

Nice enough voice. Born in California and seems to have stayed there. Should have moved to NYC / East Coast if a Jazz career was her goal.

The Frogman pretty much nailed it. All the lesser knowns, are lesser known for a reason.

Her case falls under my list as, (no drive ambition) and (wrong place/time). not criticisms. I understand she sang in the church. She may have been very happy.

She recorded for the KING label. The last KING label I saw was on a 78rpm disc. I wonder what part Record labels play in success or lack thereof.

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*****Ira Sullivan******

This guy was some sort of Roland Kirk!! But one at a time. :)
I think I will try one of his CDs. A serious guy.

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