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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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nsp
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pryso

Liked the Etta James cut, another name I knew but not familiar with her  music.This is her biggest hit I know no one can top or come near her version;

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S-cbOl96RFM
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nsp
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This singer was mentioned recently I think by pjw? I  really like her:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xABT7teB114

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvW3BbLAzZA
schubert
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You got that right pryso, Etta James belongs to the small group that are "Forces of Nature " .  Beyond all review or causality .
jafant
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Bobby Watson
frogman
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Herbie Hancock’s “Headhunters” band was one of the greatest bands ever assembled. Thanks, acman3. I posted that a couple of years ago and as I remember Rok’s comment was about Herbie’s shoes 😊. Absolutely killer ensemble. If one puts his genre-neutral hat on this band becomes every bit as great as any of the great jazz ensembles. Amazingly solid grooves and musical interplay. I’ve posted this before. For me, this record is a masterpiece. The synth sounds can sound a little dated; but, for my tastes, the creativity, ensemble playing and soloing is about as good as it gets. And if this is not jazz “reflecting society” at that time........If anything, check out the interplay between Herbie and drummer Harvie Mason in “Sly” (22:14) during the piano solo at 27:40:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3m3qOD-hhrQ

Rok, you out there?
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