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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I've got a lot to complain about in regard to health care; but I wont. In regard to my personal situation, the supernatural powers from above have been very kind.

My solace is coming from my music; right now it's Lee Morgan, who is best known for his red hot solos, but today I'm enjoying his balads; like, "Since I fell For You" and "I'm a Fool To Want You".


            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EjBJvYIj5Q



          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5h4ue5r5mo



Enjoy the music.


     

Pryso, thanks for the thoughts. Actually having to deal with the health care system has made me sicker, but that's life.

This is a new group and new music; I'm curious about your thoughts.
Rhombal is a quartet featuring Ellery Eskelin on tenor saxophone, Adam O’Farrill on trumpet, and Tyshawn Sorey on drums. I first brought the group together in 2015 to work on a body of music that was inspired by and dedicated to my late brother, Patrick. That album, Rhombal, was successfully funded and created with the help and engagement of friends and fans through a PledgeMusic campaign. It arrived September 13, 2016, and is now available on double vinyl LP, CD, and digital files. We have tour dates coming up in 2017. Please stay tuned via my shows page for those updates. Booking contact is here.

Of course if I was getting out and about like I once did, there is the possibility I would be interested in catching a live set.

I posted this awhile back.



          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jirf4bPO5c





The opening reminded me of this -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7te1syRAYO0

but then it failed to hang together so well.  Maybe I need to listen a couple of times.  I don't always "get it" on first listen to things I enjoy later. (although usually I do).