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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
frogman
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Typo alert!!! It is at 3:05 that Jug quotes "Flight Of The Bumblebee", not 1:05. Sorry.

O-10, The Crusaders was going to be my next mention. They came to mind when I mentioned the trombone/tenor front line on the Bennie Green clip. I was very into that group back in college; a time when jazz was being bastardized by some and by the influence of rock and electric music. They were always able to incorporate the "new " sound and not stray too far from the spirit of jazz. I love their sound, and boy does it bring back memories!
acman3
2,267 posts
 
Old lion with the young pups!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZl79hRpaYs
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rok2id
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https://www.youtube EraFPsP9zWk.com/watch?v=

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pK2gzH14KM
orpheus10 OP
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After experiencing so much failure in regard to new music and new people, I'm resigned to the past; thanks to "you tube", that's been quite pleasurable.

When I go back in time, I also discover very pleasant, long ago forgotten memories; consequently, it's a win win.

Your analysis from a musicians perspective also adds something brand new to old music. There are so many fantastic cuts from "The Crusaders" in this era, I don't know where to stop; they even make "Eleanor Rigsby" brand new.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Jb72PZAls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G5YxVx__rU

Enjoy the music.
acman3
2,267 posts
 
Hey Rok, if you hit the markup tag, before adding the clips, they will be linked, and lazy people like myself will be more inclined to listen.

Seems like the pot calling the kettle black, as much as I mess up, but it would make it easier.
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