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

Rok, this is just like old times; Leon would enjoy this: me, him, and his brother on one side of Missouri Ave, and the Gatlin brothers on the other side, daring each other to cross.
On 4/22

Bill Evans Trio- Some other Time (lost recording)
2-LP and 2-CD sets available!

Acman, "Blue Mitchell" Graffiti must be in high demand; the CD is listed for $26.93 used. I like it, maybe I'll get it.


Enjoy the music.
**** What happened to the complete, detailed, in-depth, comprehensive, time no object, thorough, and exhaustive review of the music of Horace Silver? ****

Excellent question!

O-10, if your question about Blakey's drumming style is an honest one, I would be glad to go into more detail; and, you could also explain your "yardsticks" comment as I asked you to previously.  But really, I think it's time to stop this silliness; I will, anyway.  I think it's obvious our personal agendas here are very different and, unfortunately, diametrically opposed; so, I would prefer to not distract you from your work on your exhaustive review of Silver's music. 
Regards, and I look forward to your review.


Alex, thanks for that clip.  Great Freddie! Had not heard that.  Check this out; Freddie in his prime (weird audio quality, unfortunately):

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QnWRV_X5bKQ