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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
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I just know, I am glad I acquired a taste for both Oysters and Jazz.

Try crackers and wine with Oysters.

orpheus10 OP
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Acman, I like smoked oysters, but not "raw" oysters, no way ever.  

There was a sea food place I went to for lunch, and had "Bouillabaisse"  almost everyday, and I watched this guy slurp down raw oysters; he made them look so good that I wanted to try one, but never quite made it.

Do you like "raw" oysters?
orpheus10 OP
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I didn't "acquire" a taste for jazz, it's part of me and the way I live. I would have to "acquire" a taste for classical music, which I have no intention of doing.

That's where I was coming from; there is so much music that comes under the heading of jazz, that it's possible to find music you like without "acquiring" a taste for it. Life is too short to "acquire" a taste for anything; either you like it or you don't; that's the way it is with me and jazz; some of it I like , some of it I don't.


Enjoy the music.
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ghosthouse
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O - haven’t checked out the Lew Tabackin yet, but I will.

I’m with you on acquired taste - mostly. Sometimes, though, people you respect make recommendations...food, drink, music, books, whatever and it’s worth investing a little extra time in something that might not immediately appeal. Of course, sometimes this just ends up confirming one’s initial reaction and better judgement!

Funny, on the oysters. My intro to them might have been one of the best places to have ’em. Used to work (contractor) in Gulf Coast refineries and chem plants. Food in Louisiana some of the best anywhere. Go to dinner at Ralph ’n’ Kacoos in Baton Rouge on Airline Highway. They did sell to a chain but when the family still owned it quality was consistently good (but what’s a damn Yankee know, ’cept it was locals that took us). Blackened redfish when that was "in". Barman would shuck oysters right there and whip up cocktail sauce too. Horseradish, catsup, lemon juice and Tabasco...might be leaving something out (Lea & Perrins?). It always seemed it was the cocktail sauce that made them, though. After a July day in a plant wearing Nomex and the rest of your safety gear, a cold, cold mug of Abita Amber and those oysters as appetizer were very enjoyable.

I will get to your Mr. Tabackin
orpheus10 OP
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If I like smoked oysters, that doesn't count, I guess?
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