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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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Today's Listen:

Duke Ellington -- NEW ORLEANS SUITE

There is just something that's just so right about Ellington giving us his take on New Orleans.  The cover art has the perfect effect.  Looking down from Mount Olympus??

This was recorded a few days after the death of Johnny Hodges.  He joined Ellington in 1928.  Died in 1970.  That's 42 years with the band. Most guys these days can't stay together for 40 days.

Wild Bill Davis on Organ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=890IdiOOVKM  

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdL5h5vWeTk 

On the Atlantic Masters label.  The notes list other albums in the Atlantic Masters series, including:
Herbie Hancock's --- FAT ALBERT ROTUNDA  hahhahhaha
The People Rest.

Under the heading of  "Signs of the Times", This album came in second in the Downbeat best Jazz album of 1971 poll.  Sandwiched between
Weather Report and Miles' Jack Johnson.   There will be a reckoning someday.

These clips may sound 'funny' to some.  Fear not, it's just real Jazz.  It won't harm you.

Cheers
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Keeping the Flame of New Orleans alive in present day America.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlMDR9bLeQM

I know The Duke are Pops are smiling.

Cheers
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Rok, so called "bashers" of Wynton Marsalis never said he couldn't blow the trumpet; he could arguably be the best, but when he's confronted with a blank sheet of paper, and he has to write some jazz notes on it, that's where his weakness shows up.

Although that's never been my favorite genre of jazz, I'm positive Wynton is one of the best.


Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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Duke Ellington "Thanks For The Beautiful Land On The Delta" certainly had the spirit of "Nawlins" and the Duke. I went through basic training with a guy named "Petre" from "Nawlins"; he taught me the proper pronunciation of his city; he was quite a character.  I'm sure he would have enjoyed everything you've posted immensely.


Enjoy the music.
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***** Now it's apparent why I know so little about this great artist; he couldn't get anybody to record his music. *****


aaugh!!!!

Well, I have 9 CDs by Weston.  One big difference between the ones I have and the one you posted, is the album cover art.  In the days of pre-internet, I would not buy "African Cookbook" based on the cover art alone.

All of my CDs look 'serious', with titles like 'Plays Ellington' and 'Plays monk'.  I do have volcano blues.

Maskekela:

I think 'Stimela' is on every album this man has ever recorded. He is my favorite player from Africa and maybe the best player on Flugelhorn ever / anywhere!!!   His music is always easy on the ears.  He also has a terrific voice.   Excellent, dare I say it, Fusion, of western and African music.

I will post my Weston later.

Cheers
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