I agree. Great tune and great feeling of serenity as suggested by Ghosthouse. Not meaning to be presumptuous, but supposing that he listened to some of the Kodaly clips, a perfect choice for a transition back to jazz. One of my favorite Freddie H solos.
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.
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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Few piano players could invoke a feeling of serenity like Bill Evans could: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv2GgV34qIg |
When it comes to "serenity" the combination of Bill Evans and Toots deliver; they are like one on the album "Affinity"; which is in my personal top 10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToND0PqRrPE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsDRdbkGRf0 And they can also "Boogy" a little bit, on the same LP; git down Charley Brown! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ESLJebaWyU Enjoy the music. |
O - Your compliment much appreciated. Flattered, actually. That jazz remark you attribute to me was really a takeoff on what you yourself had posted. Depending on context - call it "soul", magic, inspiration, emotional connection, spark (you get my drift) - it’s that mysterious transcendent something that elevates some music. Having a music degree and great technical chops do NOT guarantee it’s going to be present. I will certainly give you and Rok that. Though I also believe (and this is not original with me) study, practice, eduction and hard work can make the vessel better able to receive the gift when it’s granted. Of course, we all respond to and feel that "something" differently. So another area for discussion and disagreement: what’s got it; what doesn’t. We both agree on Maiden Voyage, though. Glad it evoked a response in you - both now and back when you first heard it. |
What would a movie be without music? No one can even imagine it; but do you think any of the "movie makers" want to learn anything about how to make music? Nowhere is it stated that this thread should have anything about making music; it's about listening to, and evaluating "Jazz music". Everything about this thread is spelled out in the beginning; it's about collecting and evaluating "Jazz records", and that is what an "Aficionado" of jazz records does. If you are an aficionado who wants to teach something about music, I have no objection to that. If there are aficionados who want to learn something about making music, I have no objection to that; however, I do object to including "yours truly". Enjoy the music. |
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