Cuong Vu got it right about Wynton and Miles according to me; he is preaching the gospel of Orpheus, although his music has yet to reflect the gospel of Orpheus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46T4YEyX1d8
Enjoy the music.
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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****You wouldn't be referring to Miles aunt, "Madam Corrine", would you?***** The one and the same. Otherwise know as The OP's goto adviser on all things Jazz. ****"Terje Rypdal"; he takes you to the "Misty Mid Region of Weir***** I wish I could go there. ****I'm finding interesting African Culture that probably existed before slavery; besides unique rhythms, each village had different dances. ****** There is a lot more to African history than just slavery. Let's just leave Jazz out of it. I was thinking, Before the guys around Nawlins came up with Jazz, it did not exist ANYWHERE in the world. The next day seems as if it existed EVERYWHERE in the world. Must be one of them phenomenals. Cheers |
O-10: *****Cuong Vu got it right about Wynton and Miles according to me;****** I agree to a point. However, in making the statement about Miles and Wynton ,Cuong Vu, kicked himself right out the musical genre called JAZZ! Because, if he is not pushing the edge like Miles, or keeping the flame, like Wynton, what is he doing? And when he said that Miles only succeeded to a degree, because he and his music was not as well known as the Beatles or some other rocker, I really lost respect for him. And then the comment about the Miles clip not getting 'chicks'. He is a lightweight. This boy does not understand Jazz. He also seemed to put down 'swing' and The 'Blues' in Jazz. His musical education is lacking. I thought overall he showed great disrepect for the music and the people who play it. He won't go far. A niche player at best. The interview changed my opinion of him. Just another noise maker in the making. The interview should be REQUIRED watching for all Jazz lovers. It demonstrates the peril our music is really in. If he represents the future, it ain't bright!! Cheers |
Cuong Vu does not represent the future. Frankly, I am astounded that so much attention was given to a minimal talent and so much time given to his thoughts and opinions; which proved to be musically sophomoric, vapid and predictable at best. I believe that the reason that this interview even took place is nothing more than political correctness run amuck ("the Vienamese refugee who now plays "jazz"). Media manipulation is often a much worse enemy of art than artists themselves. And please, if you dislike the trumpet so much, stop playing the damn thing! |
Jazz in the Land of the Rising Sun. These folks are great at taking foreign things and ideas and making, or doing them even better. Did they succeed in Jazz? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_jazz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiZW9SJfVwc I actually own this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BpQcwe4ncs Cheers Speaking of Vietnamese: Several weeks ago, here at FT Hood, the US Army promoted it's first Vietnamese-American to the rank of General. In the First Cavalry Division!!! How times change. |
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