Wishing all a very Happy Thanksgiving Day. Few things are as worthy of thanks as music is.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iIjKV1M8kqM
(Check out Pepper Adams; amazing!)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iIjKV1M8kqM
(Check out Pepper Adams; amazing!)
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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Happy Thanksgiving! Lots of good suggestions lately! An ambitious work. Changing the small group Shorter compositions to Big Band. Sometimes works better than others. I have been enjoying it lately. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZl12wxfghU |
Preservation hall: Why are there TWO tuba players, and why is one in a Santa Suit?? If you have to ask, you ain't been to nawlins! http://www.npr.org/event/music/255287618/preservation-hall-jazz-band-tiny-desk-concert Sun Ra: If nothing else, I admire their audacity. Mercifully, the longer you listen, the better it gets!! They seem to have been outfitted by O-10's tailor. http://www.npr.org/event/music/360116502/sun-ras-arkestra-tiny-desk-concert?autoplay=true Cheers |
Rok, what's most amazing about these "old killers" are the new things I'm discovering from them. When I bought them ages ago, I simply listened, enjoyed the music without going into the "sidemen" who made it happen. Now that I'm more aware of how important they are in making the music, I can appreciate each contribution, which means I appreciate the music even more now than I did before. Keep em coming! Enjoy the music. |
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