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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
acman3
2,267 posts
 
O-10, not sure about everyone else, but busy at work and play. 

I don't think it is Ahmad Jamal's fault. One strange fact; He is getting better as I get older. 

jafant
10,525 posts
 
Live at the Pershing- is a must-own disc in any format.
I have the original pressing on CD. Later, the "complete" Live at the Pershing" would be released on CD- I do not own this one.

the number, Poinciana, certainly placed AJ on the Jazz map.
jafant
10,525 posts
 
I concur, in that, 1959 was the very best year in Jazz music history.
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Acman, I'm glad you explained that; some of us are retired and we don't have an excuse, other than who knows for what reason, we just didn't want to respond.

As you stated, he has gotten a lot better, but we're talking about music, and maybe not "jazz jazz". I have no intentions of trying to explain what I just said.

I know this; I love listening to his music, which has evolved, as opposed to changing, and in order to enjoy it, you must listen with nothing else in mind; the more you listen to his current music, the more you will like it.

Any audiophile with a good setup will certainly appreciate his current music more than ever, because he pays close attention to recording quality.

If I get feedback to continue, I'll pick up where I left off.


Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 
Jafant I don't even know if I can remember how many copies of that record "Live At The Pershing" I have worn out and replaced; besides sounding good, it has so much sentimental value.

59 was such a good year, I don't know if I'll ever catch up to all the good music made in that year.


Enjoy the music.
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