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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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****It's hard for us peasants in 'fly-over territory' to resist taking shots at you folks 'way up there' in New York.****

That's alright; we're used to it. However, as usual, it's important, for the sake of the art, to set the record straight. I have news for you: contrary to the often used fall-back position, you're a jazz fan. You obviously know that; but, wait for it.... here it comes....you are NOT part of the "great unwashed". Maybe not as squeaky clean as is possible, but definitely not unwashed 😆. Your burden IS great.

****The Bolshoi.......****

Fantastic! I would bet you that it's cheaper to get the Bolshoi there from Russia than to get the NYP there from NYC. But that's a whole other discussion.

****Trio Tres Bien.......local guys..... Peterson Trio.****

Ya think?! 😉

From the Prodigal Son to The World's Greatest Authority: keep up the good fight. Keep bathing 'though, will ya.
acman3
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Schubert ,Frogman is probably correct , but depending on how old the pbs recording was, Wessel Anderson is another possibility.

I have never heard anybody criticize Wynton Marsalis's ability. He is as good as there ever was on the trumpet., Imo, And the bands, always the best. Some people criticize that he doesn't take the music forward, but takes it back to it 's roots. It's like politics, what one person loves about a person, others hate.

If we go any farther full scale warfare will breakout!

My own personel story is, I have every record Wynton put out till around 2000, when I noticed I did not listen to them after the 1st, OMG, playing. I found more enjoyment out of the other players and started listening to them. No hate for Wynton, just listen to him less often. I realize I have possibly/probably missed some great playing over the last 15 years, but life's not done yet, maybe I will go back.
orpheus10 OP
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This is what I call "stereotypical jazz", and I can live without it. It was hip 50 years ago, but it's like having roast beef and potatoes one time too many for me; case closed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN9nqXfMxjI&list=PLdhGk7gKuZxZvk7CRjF26CROuv0O2Nfai

Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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*****It was hip 50 years ago, but it's like having roast beef and potatoes one time too many *****

Heresy:
a : dissent or deviation from a dominant theory, opinion, or practice b : an opinion, doctrine, or practice contrary to the truth or to generally accepted beliefs or standards.

And from his own home-boy!!! Is this what we've come to??? Miles being Dissed on aficionados??

BTW, Pops always said, "ain't nothing wrong with me, that a good piece of roast beef couldn't fix".
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Did I tell yall about seeing Ahmad Jamal at Rick's on North Shore drive in Chicago? My memory ain't what it used to be, or maybe it never was very good, I forget; but at any rate I don't want to tell the same story twice.
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