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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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Today's Listen:

Sonny Rollins -- A NIGHT AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD  vol 1

My CD is the mono version.  I hope the RvG version is better sound quality.  I get the impression this guy is messin' with us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58fuTxAMYfA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60SLVk2Sllk 

Cheers
frogman
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Not a big fan of the soul guitar thing.  I like Eddie Fisher's sound and feel, just not his choice of "bag" so much; a little too "smooth" for me.  Also, some serious tuning issues in "The Third Cup"; very flat to the organ.  Surprised they let that slip by.  I kinda like him, though.  Alex introduced me to this guy and I would prefer to listen to this which leans more to the funk farm than the soul farm; just my preference.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EPARbr-Ie54

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-GipxvHw8A8
frogman
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Sonny, "Live At The Village Vaguard":

When all is said and done, probably my favorite Sonny recording; even above "Saxophone Colossus".  Perhaps the best example of what can be done with a piano-less trio.  I have four copies of this lp and have worn two of them out (the ones I've had since before, well...you know...the high end audio stuff) .  Have played this recording perhaps more than any other tenor saxophone recording.  Absolutely brilliant example of the art of improvisation from one of the geniuses of the music.  Fascinating how a tenor player can be so hip and harmonically sophisticated while escaping the almost inescapable Coltrane influence.  Rhythmically commanding like no one else.  For me, a more direct connection to and lineage with the great swing players; brought to modern times of course.  Can you tell I like this guy?  Thank you for a very timely post!  I can listen to this forever.  Speaking of audio, also great example of why there's something special about a good mono recording.  As with most things, and certainly in music, less is more.

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sbank
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The new Bill Evans high rez is sublime! Cheers,
Spencer
orpheus10 OP
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Just listen to this guitar and you'll know why Grant Green is my favorite guitarist; I mean he can pluck that thang, plus this is a boss jam.


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC0qN0SquJM


That was "Live At The Lighthouse". Although it's called "Jazz-funk", Grant's licks are more jazz than funk. It was recorded at the Lighthouse Club in Hermosa Beach, California on April 21, 1972. There is not one weak cut on this album; here's "Walk In The Night", that guy on soprano sax is Claude Bartee, him and Grant kick it up a notch. This jam is all the way live.


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



Enjoy the music.


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