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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
frogman
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I agree "Silver n Percussion" was probably not one of his best (certainly not one of my favorites) and that his very "best" was probably before that date. However, I think a cutoff date of 1978 might be a little premature. Personally, I wouldn’t want to ignore everything after that date. Imo, Silver was one of those rare musicians who deserved a listen to everything he did. Some really good stuff after 1978 like:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lHUkX1cfDBk

Love Clark Terry, talk about sense of humor.

Here’s "Silver’s Serenade". Classic Silver composition. Man, the guy could write! And always with his personal stamp all over it. Blue Mitchell is great as usual. O-10, listen to Gene Taylor on brushes; very Art Blakey-like. Very laid back and not particularly propulsive; a particular style, that’s all, and creates a certain feel. Great tune.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ROht6SP6JdM
orpheus10 OP
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Horace Silver Quintet; "The Dragon Lady"; this jam starts off to my liking; the beginning certainly fits the title. The Dragon Lady was a boss chic in the comic strip "Terry And The Pirates"; I know most of you are too young to remember that. I didn't care too much for "Terry And The Pirates" but I sure nuff dug The Dragon Lady; she was exotic, Oriental, and everything else that went with her name. I think this tune does a good job of depicting, "The Dragon Lady"


                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nE9u3VuwUM


Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

"Horace Silver", Hangin Loose; the piano definitely sounds like a cross between Horace Silver, and Bobby Timmons on some "Messengers" Album that I can't think of at the moment.

"Clark Terry"; definitely has a sense of humor, sounds like he done had one too many; reminds me of some argument I've overheard before in a lounge; that was a good tune.


Enjoy the music.


orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

"Silver's Serenade" is a nice laid back tune; Junior Cook's short bit sounded especially good, and then him and Blue Mitchel come in in unison near the end, nice touch. I liked it.


Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Horace Silver -- SERENADE TO A SOUL SISTER

This Silver is a little different.  From the music to the Blue Note album cover.  I like both.   Stanley Turrentine shines. (1968)

My two favorites from the CD.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uNzmGsaZQ8 

Cheers


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