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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Thought I'd share a recent find since it's related to the original 4 year old post.

Found a PERIOD Blue Note MONO LP -Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers- the "Moanin" album

This is a HOLY GRAIL, must have album for any Jazz listener.
I have had it on my radar for many years, since I wasn't going to fork over big dollars at market price.

What made this an amazing find is it was in a box of "new arrivals" for a buck. I think the millennial staff overlooked this one and figured it was worth as much as the Bobby Goldsboro or Kate Smith album.

Dont bother with those reissues in stereo, THIS IS THE ONE.

Thank goodness for the new arrivals  box!