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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.
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O-10:

Don Cherry: My, My, You are advanced! I enjoyed it in spite of myself. I think I remember Cherry from back in the day. He used to play a tiny trumpet. African Tinge. Very good.

But, you better git yo self down to Nawlins!!

Cheers
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The CDs and Artist I sometimes have a urge to hear are:

Oscar Peterson -- GIRL TALK
esp like his version of 'on a clear day' contained on this CD. I paid a lot to get this one on CD. Awesome cover photo.

Mingus -- OH YEAH
Contains 'hog calling blues'. I have to hear that at least weekly.

Wynton Marsalis -- MARSALIS & CLAPTON PLAY THE BLUES
exquisite arrangments and playing. Esp on Clarinet and Trumpet. Wynton is not Armstrong, but hell, who is? But, he comes closer than anyone ever has.

Anything by Morgan and Silver.

I never have the urge to hear Miles or Trane. Interesting.

Cheers
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Wynton tries Rap.

Something for all you Camus readers. hahahahahah

"Started off like Eldridge, now you're like Beaver." awesome line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Fk6t5vvbM

This is fun!

Cheers
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Rok, you mentioned the flood but you didn't show any pictures. Here are some pictures and music.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EV4xdgPIVo

Enjoy the music.
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O-10:

Great clips. A small portion of those scenes are in the JAZZ dvd. I remember the women in the boxcar.

I knew I had heard that song before. Racked my puny brain and remembered. It's on a Aaron Neville CD, "Warm Hearts" I believe.

This is the version of 'Louisiana 1927' that I have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyfvnM4Grik

Thanks for the clips.

Cheers
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