And, btw, from left to right: Joe Henderson, Jerry Dodgion , Jerome Richardson, Eddie Daniels, Pepper Adams. Not a bad bunch 😎
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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Groove Merchant:  Very Nice.  Fireworks?  We don't need no stinkin' fireworks. I always liked the Ellington Reed section.   They had such a unique sound.  Of course The Duke wrote it that way. Saxophone sections playing like this always remind me of vocal groups with great harmony. Nice Clip Cheers |
I concur with rok2id the telling of World History is not entirely accurate anymore. My family are Italians. After the fall of the Roman Empire our people were held hostage, read slaves, for over 1000 years. One would be hard-pressed to find this figure in any textbook going back 50 years from now. I do not know that I ever received a proper teaching all of my years in school through College. This has been a Public Service Announcement. Now, back to the Jazz! Happy Listening! |
Since we are in a Saxophone frame of mind. An "interval" if you please. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYgow060zOg The Solo that saved the Ellington Band? Slavery ended 91 years before this concert. Cheers |
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