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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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Well, alright then.  Just my own personal approach to this stuff, but I see no value in audiophile bashing, nor Stereophile bashing which only serves to pump ourselves up and set ourselves up for biases that only narrow our own openness to what's out there.  All of the following are the Stereophile "Records To Die For -2017" list which covers all genres:

I continue to feel that the importance of the big bands in the history of this music has not been given its due on this thread.  This collection was given to me as a 40th bday present by a friend.  Fantastic collection:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wl6opAiSAwg

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wWGUI2I066g

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5DODRWWs-k

Fast forward a few decades to the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Ochestra's debut recording:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=RDfHDX4Ds5Kp0&params=OALAAQE%253D&v=fHDX4Ds5Kp0

The only Hank Mobley record that I don't own.  I have no good reason for that oversight, but glad Stereophile reminded me that I need it:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IU_W_4jAACE

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLrndCwx3CtWPc0z2GjIQf-WY8a20EvaRB&params=OAFIAVgD&v=KSt6_p...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLrndCwx3CtWPc0z2GjIQf-WY8a20EvaRB&v=xCrChuzeM24

My wife is a big country music fan.  I just ordered this for her after reading the article.  I hope she doesn't change the locks on the door ☺️:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tTjfw2Ovqh4
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Alex, as I recall, you went on a fact finding mission of your own in regard to participation in this thread; what did you find?

I would like your opinions on Frogmans assertions.


Thank you.
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Frogman, I must have overlooked that, do you recall the month and year "Stereophile" recommended it?


Thank you.
frogman
4,637 posts
 
O-10, "Records To Die For-2017".  
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rok2id
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I have the Basie and Thad Jones sets.  Will get the Mobley.   Found it on Amazon, one of those 4 greatest CDs for the price on one.   Has Message and 2nd Messages etc....

Hank Williams Jr:  I liked his Father.  My country taste run towards church and gospel music.   Esp Blue grass.   One of my most loved Blue Grass songs is  'On The Old Kentucky Shore'   sung by Joan Osborne and Ricky Skaggs.   The CD is 'Ricky Skaggs & Friends Sing the Songs of Bill Monroe. I Can't find it on youtube.
Here is one of my favorites I could find:

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

Will give my 2cents on Basie and Jones later today.

Cheers


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