Ghosthouse, yes it is dated, but I was trying to get Phillip Catherine from this period. Short window, but we can revisit him later.
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.
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.
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A latter version of Tony William's Lifetime. Holdsworth was always a monster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFZEK-meZ-I |
Ghosthouse, you got my day off to a good start; when I discovered that something I posted is not only benefiting you, but also someone in your family, that really blessed my day. This is another album by Didier Lockwood that impressed me; he can touch on so many different genres, and still stay in the framework of jazz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbsnoE4RvCk&list=PLehwxpvRcYAGVoOfi1iG4PzEvPoXWlRoU Enjoy the music. |
Before moving on to fusion in 1976, I thought it would be good to look at some of what was happening in (unequivocally) jazz: Second only to Freddie, Woody Shaw, is my favorite of the more recent trumpet players. This record features one of the truly unsung alto saxophone heros Frank Strozier: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kf5txz0Bh-E His last recording while still in Europe and making his acclaimed return to the USA. One of the true giants and the epitome of relaxed swagger in playing style. Straddles a fine line between relaxed and painfully behind the beat. Love Dexter: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9XBvM9WbMjc What was I thinking?! I missed this one for 1975: Beck has already been mentioned; monster! Dave Sanborn would influence the way the alto saxophone was played by countless young players. Even the diehard jazz guys can be heard to have Sanbornisms in their playing. As an interesting aside, Sanborn considers Stevie Wonder's harmonica playing one of his main influences:: https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PL61q9XLJ_eZCCacgEzQeh2GemoyYvdJyl&v=qRmEpnyNeJI Acman3, Holdsworth!....holy shit! Thanks. |
Rok, I happened to be listening to this album, and I was wondering if you have it "Soul Stirrin" by Benny Green on trombone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aeVlQtsaFE&list=PL5BC966488E04EF5F Enjoy the music. |
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