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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
frogman
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O-10, agree about Jefferson. Love that Horace Silver tune "Filthy MacNasty". And what a great trumpet solo. After James Moody's exuberance everything relaxes with a beautifully tasty solo by someone who, as much as anybody, deserves the title of "most sadly unrecognized". Dave Burns was a great bebopper who few have even heard about.

http://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=5ebeHafmsDA
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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Hugh Masekela -- THE BEST OF HUGH MASEKELA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JeFE3ZrI_A

Oscar Peterson -- GIRL TALK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlUUbylwdnc

Oscar Peterson -- NIGERIAN MARKETPLACE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYEm_MDe190

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, although it's possible Dave Burns is on some of my albums, I don't recall the name. Here's a real nice clip by Dave that indicates how good he was;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmeKhae2SKI

Enjoy the music.
frogman
4,637 posts
 
Nice! Beautiful playing by Burns. Hint of a Lee Morgan influence and I love it when a player starts a solo without any ambiguity as he does at 1:50; a simple three note statement, concise and to the point as if saying "check this out". Amazing how players of this caliber are forgotten sometimes. Thanks!
orpheus10 OP
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When it comes to Christmas Music, I'm pretty conservative; this album by Kenny Burrel appeases both my conservative and jazz sides. I would imagine every aficionado who celebrates Christmas has this one in his collection; it cooks and projects the spirit of Christmas at the same time.

Right now I'm trying to decide which is my favorite cut; so far it's between "My Favorite Things" and "Little Drummer Boy". Give it a listen and tell us your favorite cuts on this album, and share with us your most special Christmas Music of whatever orientation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7PfDn0KhtI

https://www.youtube.com/user/edawworld

Enjoy the music.
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