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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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*****Rok, he can certainly play the piano, and I like the music; I just can't figure why this comes under the heading "JAZZ"? ******

Exactly!!   I like it, but is it Jazz?   Maybe it's called Jazz for the "Coolness" factor?

That's what Pope Wynton would say.

Cheers
acman3
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O-10, You talking to me?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJNnDCOK_gw 




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-yhzUFwP8A
frogman
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****when did Frogmam become the Bible?****

No, no! It's not me that invokes God.  Sorry, couldn't resist 😇

Bolton, "good as the best"?  Good as Clifford, Miles, Hubbard et al?  Not a chance in hell.  Oops, did it again....well, maybe that was ok 😈

In very very rare cases are these guys as good as the best.  I think we are inadvertently touching upon the problem here; at least a big part of it.  Did someone say narrow scope? 

C'mon Rok, stick to your guns, I'm sure O-10 will eventually forgive you.  
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rok2id
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Listened to this CD yesterday.   Thought about all you guys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGx_i8SIYgc

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, I'm on a search for Leon on CD, and I see that he's available under Pharoah Sanders.  He's cheaper going that route than just looking for Leon. If you plan on adding him to your collection, the 2fer is cheaper. A little help from my friend wouldn't hurt. I'll get back after my search.


Enjoy the music.
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