pjw81563, thanks for that Coltrane link; "My Favorite Things" will always remind me of when I saw him live, only a few feet from the bandstand in the Winter of 63 when it was new and fresh.
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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pryso, your instincts are correct. I just listened to Alex’s “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” clip. No way that’s John Handy. John Handy was a very good player, but with a style from a different era. This player is a much more contemporary player with a definite post-Coltrane style. I’m tempted to say it’s Alex Foster who often plays with the current Mingus big band run by Sue Mingus, but I don’t think so. Foster doesn’t have as much of a Brecker influence as this player has. Great Webster/Mulligan clip. One of my favorite Billy Strayhorn tunes. Thanks. |
It would be interesting to find out. I must admit, I have no albums of Handy, nothing to compare with. But, here is the link from the net... https://culturedarm.com/behind-the-song-charles-mingus-goodbye-pork-pie-hat/ Or, perhaps, its another version on you tube? |
Seamus Blake is the tenor player. Great young player. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ebeKapeE8dA And if there’s still doubt: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag9787NgiEE Loved the Handy/Martino/Hutcherson clip, Alex. Thanks for that. |
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