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.
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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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 |
Frogman, as you know, that comes out every year and I usually have almost all of them that I want, (that hasn't changed) although this year has a better selection than most. When I mentioned "Stereophile" I was referring to the monthly selection of jazz albums. That's when they focus on "new" jazz as opposed to the best that's already in one's collection. Just setting the record straight. BTW, I don't have that Hank Williams Jr. either, but now that you're recommending it, I'm sure it's something special. Enjoy the music. |
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