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
Today's Listen:

Gene Ammons' All Stars -- THE BIG SOUND

All the sax players solo on 'The Real McCoy'  I am sure all you aficionados can determine the players in the correct order. :)  Love the flute playing.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B04DP0aofc

Cheers

Rok, that is one fantastic album that I don't think I have, but must have it.

"Paul Quinichette" is someone we haven't discussed enough. I remember a long time ago, I was kind of on the outside of a conversation between The Big Boys; "Heavy jazz aficionados", and I decided to jump in with something about "Paul Quinichette", and I pronounced it like it's spelled; before I finished a disc jockey corrected me with "You mean Quinishay, don't you"; since that time I have never forgotten how to pronounce his name.


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9u6Mu3nmdE&list=PLUu75SmcBfnbR4qecbbYwZtIYUw_LWAza


This recording quality doesn't sound worth two cents; I hope the CD is better if I get it. This is the "new jazz" I'm going to focus on.


Enjoy the music.
I just loved the Bennie Green / Paul Quinichette clip.   I am not sure it is currently available.  If I can find it, I will get it also.

Cheers  
Today's Listen #2:

Gene Ammons and his All Stars -- GROOVE BLUES

I got this one along with 'The Big Sound'.  Same lineup as 'The Big Sound'.   Recorded the same day, or over a couple of days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUEyIv6KXPs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks2NxO8xNYE

Cheers