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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
frogman
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Eliane Elias: have always been a fan. I really like her mix of Brazilian and jazz. I agree, she is hot. Btw, the trumpet player on the first clip is Randy Brecker who she was married to; brother of the great Michael Brecker. Nice clips, thanks.

Trio Tres Bien: not my cup of tea; sorry. I just don't feel the playing is on a particularly high level. That drummer has bad rhythm! Listen to his solo, the time falls apart at around 1:40 and is not steady the rest of the time; rushes and slows down. And the piano player bangs on the keys too much. I think they have a good concept in mind and simply don't have the tools to execute well. IMO.
frogman
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Good catch Rok, they do indeed (I think you meant "quote" not "sample") quote A Love Supreme a couple of times. First time is at 2:47 by the tenor player.
schubert
4,867 posts
 
I love Elaine Elias as well, I like her piano playing as well or better than her voice.
Her and Karen Allison are my go-to girls among current jazz divas, Sassy and Carmen among the deceased .
schubert
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There are a lot of fine Jazz players in the Twin Cities and in accordance with the "Minnesota nice" laws in force here they are all humble .
OBVIOUSLY jazz and classical players as well must gravitate to bigger cities or they would starve to death .
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Rok, I got my CD out, and it's easy for me to see how "Tender Hearted" is your favorite; it has a subtle "Gospel grace" that came from deep within the heart of the artists. Those musicians are well known and loved in this community; "Tender Hearted" was a projection of who they are, as well as the people who they associate with.

When I listened to my CD, it was easy for me to understand Frogman's criticisms; that "youtube" had so much distortion that Jeter's playing louder for contrast and emphasis sounded like banging. Sorry I couldn't find a better "you tube".

Enjoy the music.
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