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
If you want to hear a much younger Hermeto, check Airto’s circa 1970 album “Seeds on the Ground”. Ron Carter is the bassist with Flora sharing vocals with Airto. Great music!
I’ll put a plug in Larry Young, from my old stomping grounds of Newark, NJ. All his early albums up to “Of Love and Peace” are beautifully timeless. The later “Unity” ( those into Joe Henderson take note) has incredible organ work that dispenses with the need for a bassist. If you’re into Wolfgang’s Vault, check out the abbreviated Santana McLaughlin concerts from Berkeley, CA and focus on Larry’s playing - it is the glue that holds the long, improvisational pieces together with a spirituality that matches and, in moments, even soars above the guitarists’ performances.
Larry Young discography correction:

“Unity” 1965

”Of Love and Peace” 1966
Larry Young discography correction:

“Unity” 1965

”Of Love and Peace” 1966