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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
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rok2id
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Food for thought:

Katrina made landfall at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.  That town no longer exists.  At least not immediately after the storm.   There was not even any debris left.   But, this is a political storm, so no one cares about the folks in Mississippi.

Hurricanes still form off the coast of Africa EVERY YEAR, and head towards the Coasts of North and Central America and the Islands of the Caribbean.

New Orleans is STILL 10 feet below sea level.

Water STILL cannot be compressed

You do the math.

Better hope that next time there is a Republican in the White House.   Otherwise, who do we blame??? :(

Cheers


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orpheus10 OP
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Here is something by Don Cherry that's music to my ears, I hope you like it;


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuwDDz933ZI


Charles Earland is drifting;


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cei2nxUhhB4


Enjoy the music.
jafant
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So true- rok2id
I am a big Don Cherry fan as well.
Happy Listening!
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rok2id
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We seem to be stuck in Newport.  No room for solos by Tyner on this one. 

Today's Listen:

John Coltrane -- NEWPORT '63

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T-pTv8ZlaM

Trane once told Miles that once he started soloing he didn't know how to stop.   Miles suggested he try taking the horn out of his mouth.

Cheers


pryso
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frog, I had the pleasure of hearing Basie and band on what may have been his last tour, sometime in the early '80s.  He came on stage in a small electric scooter/chair.  But once he transferred to the piano bench there was no limitation.  The music swung hard and steady all evening! ;^)

Regarding Cherry o10, this is from one of the Old and New Dreams albums I have.  They are high on my list.

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