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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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Different strokes for different folks.

Ella
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9yxokrJJ6Q

Billie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhdYoWhBKhM

Nina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjOU511yBMg

Dee Dee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3C9L6VzOdY

Etta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP97iBFNdiY

And the winner is___________???

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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"Cold Duck"; in case you don't remember was a very popular wine at that time. It don't git no better than that, lots of good memories.

I had the weirdest dream after listening to the complete CD "Deep Breakfast". I was standing in line near the ticket window of a movie theater, when a guy walked up to me and say's "You buy the tickets, and I'll buy the refreshments". Since refreshments cost more than a ticket, I said "OK". He didn't tell me he had nine kids.

After he buys the refreshments, we leave the refreshment stand and go into the theater. Once we leave the stand, I discover the theater has no roof. (music from "Deep Breakfast" is playing throughout the dream)

After getting seated, the movie begins with these short squat Hobbit looking dudes on the screen, I don't know what they're doing, but they're moving to the music of "Celestial Soda Pop".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPojjUgZy7I

Maybe this music exudes it's own snake dust?

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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And the winner is "Nina Simone".
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O-10:

You should heed the "Warning Labels" on these sound wave CDs. One of these days you'll wake up, and still be in the dream! That'll Learn Ya!

"Celestial Soda Pop" has been on the playlist of my local PBS station for years. Never knew who played it. I love it. Does not really need pictures. Although the pics were great. The P-51 just has to be the most beautiful airplane ever made.

I guess I owe Mr Lynch an apology.:(

Cheers
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******And the winner is "Nina Simone".******

The correct order of finish:

1. Ella
2. Billie
3. Etta
4. Dee Dee
5. Nina

Billie and Ella was a "pick'em". The backing groups on both were awesome. Billie better phrasing, Ella better voice?? After all, it is Billie's song.

Etta, just regular great talent.

Dee Dee was fun, but I am not sure what she was singing, after the opening. But loved her, and the guys on Sax.

Nina just did not do it for me. But I cannot bring myself to criticize Miss Simone. She may have went over my head.

Cheers
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