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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
orpheus10 OP
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Inna, it's for certain if I was under Dr. Gisela Joao's care, I would feel like a new man in no time.

She reminds me of "Lila Downs"; I think both ladies are very beautiful, and I like their music.


                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxsP6vbcQpQ


                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIJZSs2gxdo


When I was in the 6th grade, I sat behind a young lady named Victoria Gomez; she was every bit as beautiful as  the ladies under discussion. Her long braids couldn't help falling across my desk, and I couldn't help playing with them. Her reaction was to turn around and give me a look that would kill a brick. (my first broken heart)
orpheus10 OP
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Ghosthouse, your opinion is about the same as mine. That CD got a glowing review; they must be grading these records on some kind of curve.

No, I meant looking for "current" music is a waste, but I will continue to look for "new music" in the sense of being new to our ears.
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Ghosthouse, Inna has inadvertently led us into something; these Spanish speaking vocalists from all around the world are fantastic;


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTwOTCOHG5s
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

This is "Master jazz" by masters of the craft;

Gil Evans – piano
Johnny Coles – trumpet (soloist)
Phil Sunkel – trumpet
Keg Johnson – trombone
Jimmy Knepper – trombone
Tony Studd – bass trombone (soloist)
Bill Barber – tuba
Ray Beckenstein – alto saxophone, flute, piccolo
Eddie Caine – alto saxophone, flute, piccolo
Budd Johnson – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone (soloist)
Bob Tricarico – flute, piccolo, bassoon
Ray Crawford – guitar (soloist)
Ron Carter – bass
Elvin Jones – drums, percussion
Charli Persip – drums

This is an album I had, but presently do not have; that situation must be corrected.



                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjQyuualA6Y
pryso
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ghosthouse, your comment "there's a lot of discussing and obsessing about the best hardware for audio when the critical variable that can make a mega $ system sound like trash or a mid-fi system sound great is the recording itself!" should be posted on audio sites, not this music site.

Proof in point, a few days ago I wanted to test an old NAD 3020 I recently had repaired for a channel drop out.  The NAD is connected to a pair of nearly as old Signet speakers I used to enhance the audio with my TV.  I mention that only to identify the system as both old and inexpensive.  The disc I played was "Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington, The Great Summit".  I was doing other things, only listening for background to see if an extended time would verify the repair was successful.  But then I realized how great it sounded and had to stop and sit to listen directly, captivated by the music.  The components were considered respectable in their day but certainly not great.  And yet I was drawn in to appreciation by the playback!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEUKM-n3dq8

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