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, if I'm wrong about new music, come up with something "Boss" that's was made in 14, or 15, and I'll concede. If I don't like it maybe Rok will; that would make it a draw.


I'm waiting.
Acman, what I bought wasn't a total loser, but neither was it boss; I'll find it and get back to you.

Rok, I found something new; not jazz but new. These sisters got "heavy soul", I can feel it. When they say "I put a spell on you", they ain't playing, they must be from Nawlins.




                  [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onsFxg9uQw8[/url]


Here's Nina, "Soul sister number 1"



                  [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUZL6gsuAmQ[/url]




Tell me what you think?

Acman, the most current CD I bought was "Offering", by Cheranee Wade, and it was boss. The other most current CD was "Kalenia" by Oran Etkin, and I'm still evaluating, but I wouldn't call it a loser.

Actually I was challenging Frogman to come up with something new.





Enjoy the music.