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
Thanks for that. acman3. Good stuff, I particularly enjoyed Akinmusire’s playing. Excellent player with a very fiery attitude reminiscent of Freddie Hubbard’s. Nice to see the banner for the great WBGO in the back. Great way to start the morning before breakfast. 

I think it’s oatmeal for me today (with a little brown sugar and cranberries!) 😊:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z2wLpRw-FQ


Meanwhile in Croatia...

The scat singing. If it's not the part of cartoon, I do not like it.

One of the rare places where I can normally accept it:

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

Hi De Hi De Hi De Ho
frog, that was a good selection to show how various instruments contribute to orchestral sound.  Also the brisk tempo defies the idea that classical music is too slow and plodding.  I enjoyed seeing the energy of many of the musicians as they "leaned into it", not unlike many jazz artists might as well.

Regarding taste, I added blueberries, walnuts, and a dash of pure maple syrup to my oatmeal this morning. ;^)

nsp, I can enjoy Mingus any time of day!