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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
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rok2id
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I love this parade. This year it Honors all soldiers that fought in the first world war, on all sides.

I think France has a larger percentage of women in their militrary than any other western country. And what Foxes they are!

What does this have to do with Jazz? Google, LT Jimmy Europe, US Army. He may have introduced Jazz to France, esp Paris.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGMcUaUkDmg

Cheers
schubert
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Since they are all dead I imagine they don't much care.
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, you and I both have shortcomings we'll have to live with, and accept. You have Attention Deficit Disorder, and I'm allergic to what I call "High Class Culture". You just go with the flow, and make your usual contributions; country by country sounds good. I'll wait for Acman's input, sum it all up, and lead the parade.

Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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Our first stop on the OP's road to internationalize OUR precious music.

Today we will explore the history of Jazz in that Hotbed of Bebop, Finland! Listen to the youtube before you sneer.

Read the link to "The History of Jazz in Finland", then listen to the music link. They have come a long way. I could buy this CD. Very Good IMHO.

http://www.jazzpoparkisto.net/finnish_jazz.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3ClOE_idE4

Cheers
acman3
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O-10, I am sorry to say ,I know very little about African jazz. I am a huge Dollar Brand/ Abdullah Ibrihim fan. I still have not found time to even research the issue of African jazz.

Things are settling in a little, and it seems like an interesting topic, but I can't guarantee anything in the next few days. Do what you thick is best.
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