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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:

Duke Pearson -- DEDICATION

Good player lineup.  Includes Pepper Adams and Freddie Hubbard.  I am sure their playing is perfectly acceptable.  The problem is, none of the tunes just reach out and grab.   I think a Tenor sax instead of the trombone would have helped.  Maybe I will appreciate it more on repeated playing.  I like this one best.

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

BTW, this one was recorded in 1961.  Released in 1970.

Only 39 minutes of music.  Typical of recordings on the 'Original Jazz Classics' label.

Cheers


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rok2id
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Coltrane:

I sense another 'ruckus' coming.   But you are right about Jazz players not needing to practice.   Look at me for instance,  I never practiced, and how many Trumpet players can say they had the Military Career I had.  Proves the case.

Cheers
jafant
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Monk plays Duke.
acman3
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A little more in the Grant Green mode…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUYIbe-vd6g
orpheus10 OP
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Why does this "stereotypical" jazz sound so good to everybody but me. It might have sounded good at that time, but I can live without now. Rok I can understand why that wasn't released.


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