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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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Read a review of 'The Sound of Jazz' on Blu-Ray in the latest issue of BBC Music Magazine.   Rushed to Amazon.  They have it, but only for Region 2.   This is AMERICAN Music isn't it?    WTF!!

O-10:

I cannot think of any Jazz tune of which I have multiple versions.  I know I must have some, I just can't think of them.    Other than war horses like 'autumn leaves' and  'Sweet Georgia Brown'. etc.....

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Although I agree, I'm surprised that you chose Abdul Malik.

What's your favorite version of "Around Midnight"?

I like Monk's tunes, but quite often I like them played by someone else. Here's one of his tunes that he plays just right; it's a quirky tune about a quirky fellow, and it sounds just right when Monk plays it;



                      [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuHjgKQDofs[/url]






Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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***** What's your favorite version of "Around Midnight"?*****

This is the second most recorded tune in Jazz, according to the chart I posted.  So it's almost impossible to know them all.

It's hard to go against Monk under any situation, but if he is also the Composer, it should be a slam dunk.

But, not so fast my friend.   There is this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIgLt7LAZF0

With that lineup, and that album art, sorry Monk.

Cheers
jafant
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Second,

it is difficult to go against Monk. Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, that version is so hard to beat, that I'm going to simply try and tie it.

There was a version by "The Montgomery Brothers" that I had on an LP; this was before Wes became famous., that I don't think is on "you tube". I found the one by Wes; it's laid back, and there's a personal story that goes along with it. Every time I hear this, that personal story becomes crystal clear. Since I can't separate the two, I don't know if this would be my favorite without the personal story.



                        [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1Xozvcf0FA[/url]




Here's one by Kenny Burrell;




                      [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crNTPVGSt6E[/url]



Which one is best between Miles and Kenny Burrell or Wes, depends on how I picture the setting. If I picture the setting in a cozy club, in the booth in the back, and what goes with that setting, Kenny Burrell wins, but if I'm just sitting at home listening to the music, Miles wins.

For the heck of it, let's just add Chick Corea, and Bobby McFerrin.



                      [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shWrMVSj_hk[/url]








Enjoy the music.

   
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