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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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ghosthouse
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Hello Orpheus et al -
Here’s someone’s list of Top 12 Modern Fusion, Jazz-Rock Albums posted to Amazon by "Madrok".
https://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/1Y9NNMLBOP8N3

These might be worth sampling at the least. I’m not familiar with any of these and only recognized a few names. The Dave Holland "Extensions" recording that I sampled here did NOT seem all that much like Jazz Rock to me but did seem worth further listening if I can find it.

Friday Afternoon in the Universe is by Medeski Martin and Wood. I do know them. Own and have listened to Shack Man & Combustication quite often. I believe their stuff is often referred to as "acid jazz". Some of their tracks can be a bit challenging (okay...make that a lot challenging) - too much in a "free jazz" style, I think. I will say the 2 CDs I have are excellent recordings sound quality-wise. Friday Afternoon here sounds pretty good too. Found it on Spotify. Track 1 "The Lover" is pretty accessible. These guys know how to lay down the funk.

Hope the list is interesting to you and yields some gems.

PS - Please at least TRY track 4 "Last Chance to Dance...." in that MMW Friday Afternoon recording.  Love his chords in the piano solo. 

orpheus10 OP
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I didn't have any luck Ghosthouse. Why don't you put the link up to what you think is best.


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orpheus10 OP
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Rok, you must be in repeat mode; maybe we're running out, I know I've run out of fusion. Where is Frogman? He's the Chief Grand Poobah of fusion.

Why don't you give a report on the new stuff you've ordered and received.


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ghosthouse
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Orpheus - 
Found the whole MM&W "Friday Afternoon in the Universe" on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS8O9fEa19Q

Ain't saying it is best album of the 12 (haven't heard 'em all)  - but they do put down a righteous groove on track1.  Hard to keep the toes from tappin' and the head from boppin'.  I'll be disappointed if no one else has the same reaction to that track.  Track 4 also worth some attention.  Maybe others as well.  

Here again is the link to the 12 album Jazz-Rock fusion list I found on Amazon: 
https://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/1Y9NNMLBOP8N3

Hope you do enjoy it.

orpheus10 OP
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Ghosthouse, never be disappointed at what we think about the music that you like. I'm hard to please (wish I had been this way before I got married) The link you put up had a "hip-hop" beat. It didn't quite work for me.



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