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

Without a doubt Pryso, and to think, he never learned how to read music.

I have personally known a few remarkable musicians who never learned how to read music. They took that statement to mean it's not necessary to read music in order to become a musician.

I have no idea what it takes to become a musician, but some of the worst musicians even have a degree in music. Personally, it's my opinion that some got it, and some don't got it; meaning it's a natural talent. Having said that, people who went to school and can read music will be more successful.

Here is Errol Garner's most famous tune;


  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_tAU3GM9XI


And my favorite version;


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ-JgK9h_MU