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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
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Inna, that's the way it goes into the computer interface, and then into the computer. We went round and round, right here on the PC forum about which "interface" and they were discussing which "audiophile" card to use on Stereophile. In order to cut corners I modified an interface so heavily, I had to build a different case.

But that's the way to go, straight from the Phono output. It's for sure you got the right idea. Although the computer stuff didn't cost much (as audiophile equipment goes) there was a lot of need to know for that project, and I don't know where you can find it all.

The final outcome is just as good as the way you're talking, and it's so much more convenient, because you have a library for your reel.

Have fun.
inna
5,245 posts
 
Orpheus10, yes I know that you do analog/digital and then digital/analog conversion. But I think, I'll keep it analog without any conversions. Besides, my knowledge of computers approaches zero.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T0V0w6fzUM
frogman
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Acman3, Brecker! Probably the greatest virtuoso on the tenor saxophone ever; bar none. Love his playing. Fabulous! Interesting take on "Nothing Personal", my favorite tune from one of his best records. High intensity compared to the lighter approach on the record which features Jack DeJohnette and Pat Metheny.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FnZc-wekyFc

Thanks for the Zappa clips. What can one say? Genius use of humor with virtuosity. He was one of a kind. Speaking of rock guitar players:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TEnzdp71U78

The infamous Senate testimony; very interesting and shows the depth of the man’s mind:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hgAF8Vu8G0w

Great Jerry Bergonzi and Bob Mintzer clips too; thanks for those.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hmc6CovMj0


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frogman
4,637 posts
 
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9sn1NidtGU

Check out Christian McBride; incredible! Those guys Metheny and Brecker aren’t too shabby either ☺️ For anyone who hasn’t heard Metheny in a more straight ahead setting this may be a revelation.
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