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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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The Frogman:

Great tune. Also, thanks for the WBGO tip. I looked it up online. Another source to hear great music. Red is playing with Paul Chambers and Art Taylor.

Just so happens I was listening to a CD today, with Chambers as leader and Taylor on drums. "Bass on Top". He does a lot of work with the Bow.

Bass as the lead soloist takes some getting used to. Seems like it weakens the rhythm section too much.
Burrell and Hank Jones rounded out the Quartet.

WBGO!! Culture in Newark. Who'd a thunk it.

Cheers
frogman
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Glad you guys enjoyed it. Acman3, I agree; the subtlety in his playing just keeps coming the more you listen.

Rok, WBGO is one of the treasures of the tri-state area. It's been broadcasting for quite a while and is probably the best of, sadly, only seven 24hr jazz stations left IN THE WORLD.
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Interesting article in May 2014 JAZZ TIMES magazine. "High Notes". Deals with drugs in Jazz. Seems as if drugs are no where near as prevalent today as they were back in the day.

Some suggest that the lack of drugs is reflected in, and has affected today's Music. :(

Damned it you do, damned if you don't.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, that Red Garland is on my shopping list, thanks

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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Although presently I'm focusing on jazz vocal groups, I'm also deeply moved by vocals of a religious persuasion, such as "Motherless Child" by Afro Blue. It seems that all of us were moved by that group.

Never before have I been moved by vocals, minus musical instruments, but they did it; they plumbed the emotional depths of "Motherless Child". While it's not easy finding new vocal groups of this caliber, I'm sure you guys can do it.

Enjoy the music.
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