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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
moto_man
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@rok2id, at the risk of being too much of a "fanboy" for The Sound Of Jazz," I have the BluRay version ripped to my music server in two flavors:  one is a 2.5 gig MKV and one is a 22 gig BDMV file.  It has more stuff than was on the Sound of Jazz LP, but I have to say that the sound quality is absolutely phenomenal.  I also think that I successfully ripped just the audio track out in 24/96.  If you want either one, PM me and I can send you a link to download it directly from my server . . . :)

@orpheus10 , you mentioned Jimmy Smith.  I love his music. What about "Back at the Chicken Shack" in SACD? A great recording and great quality too! Has anyone mentioned Bill Evans Trio Live at the Village Vanguard in XRCD?  There is just so much great jazz out there, this thread is causing me to go back through my collection and listen to some of the less "famous" choices, which is fantastic!  And that is not even getting to the '70's!
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rok2id
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The Frogman declared them noise makers.   The OP Howled and foamed at the mouth.  But, The Great Unwashed would not be denied.

Back by popular demand:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en6kmiX0SDc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jDDtUFUgbM

Cheers
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rok2id
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@moto_man , Thanks for your offer, but when it comes to computers and downloads  etc..., I am as lost there, as The Frogman is when it comes to spotting new talent.

@calvinj , +1 on Salvant.  I have the Woman child CD.  She also appears on the latest Christmas recording from Wynton Marsalis and the JALCO (big band holidays).  If we could only do something about those glasses.

@orpheus10 , Ray and Milt.   Could be your best ever recommendation.  I bought it, and listen to it often.  Great CD.

@The Frogman,  Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but snide remarks from The Frogman will never hurt me.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Rok, with Rachelle Ferrell I had to quit looking at her over the top facial expressions, and scratch the fact she was singing "Autumn Leaves" and "scatin". When I turned away from the computer and listened to her voice as a musical instrument, she got A+; but I had to go through a lot of changes.

With the "Bey Sisters"; can you say "stereotypical", I knew you could. That means to use something that's been used too many times before; it was not original. It reminded me of an entirely different song;


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Andy Bey by himself did a lot better; he's singing a standard like a standard is supposed to be sung by bringing out the meaning and emotion that goes with the song; and as my teacher used to say; "This is the last time I'm gonna tell you this',


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Enjoy the music.




orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Moto_Man, I have that album, and a number of others by Jimmy Smith. This is one of my favorite tunes by him "Walk On The Wild Side"


              [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy8dZEpEYrA[/url]



How about "When Johnny Comes Marching Home";



                [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaTH6VbFK7I[/url]







Enjoy the music.
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