Matthew Shipp
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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“Jug”, from the Chicago school of tenor players. Huge, husky and very inflected sound. That “Angel Eyes” is a classic. Thanks, O-10. Eventhough most of what he played and recorded had that funky bluesy feel, he could bebop with the best of them. Check out Art Farmer and Jackie McLean. Beautiful and expended solos all the way around: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp780t2Q41M In answer to O-10’s request to post music that is “a reflection of this society”. I think it’s good that no specific genre was specified; too limiting. I would say that this music is a reflection of todays’ society in certain ways. Unique aesthetic and attitude that rubs some the wrong way. Fabulous musicianship all the way around. Guitarist Jon Herrington is fabulous. His solo on “Planet D’Rhonda is amazing and if that is not is not great jazz then I don’t know what is: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tbGMIfCdrdk https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w-vGINaAR-w https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0u4ms4mVdcI |
My request to specify music to reflect today's society was not, nor did I intend it to be music specific. Since I see and analyze this society from the top to the bottom under a magnifying glass, I see it like it is; the top could care less about the bottom;"Raise yourself up by your bootstraps." I saw an adult young lady from the Bronx in New York City, who had been cast into the spotlight, and could not even speak decent English. I could see she was aware of this, and uncomfortable speaking to the Nation on an award show, but they wouldn't let her go, and she did the best she could, which was horrible. She was intelligent; I determined that from how she managed to get out of a hell hole, and succeed. How could a place with so many rich people fail her so miserably in the school system? (I am who I am) Donald Fagan has acquired a unique fan club, of which I am a member. "I'm Not The Same Without You"; a very different perspective. I liked the music, but failed to see how it is a reflection of society; although I'm better off without you was a different perspective. |
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It's not about any of the symptoms people rail against. It always has been, and will be about the heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzy2XNEHOpw |
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