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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
frogman
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Very funky tenor player, McMurray.  I like his attitude.  New to me,  Thanks!

Was listening to this today and it occurred to me that this tenor player has not been even been mentioned here (I think).  How is it possible that John Gilmore has never even been mentioned?  One of Trane’s influences and what a great tenor sound!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JFiXeoqcA

With Blakey and Lee Morgan.  Wonderful footage:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s53kWQSWidI


orpheus10 OP
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John Gilmore and "Sun Ra";


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR0oSpRA_B4


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BBzO-vferY
frogman
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Thanks for the clips, O-10.  I remember the first time I heard “Enlightenment” and being shocked at how “mainstream” and beautiful that cut is; not at all what I was expecting from Sun Ra.  Ra was without a doubt one of the most unusual and interesting personalities in jazz; many would say a genius.  He always kept you guessing.  That is Pat Patrick featured on baritone on the cut, btw,  

Gotta love his sense of humor:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v7seJ8O13a4

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nsp
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acman3Thanks for your very accurate description of my recent C Lloyd posting.
BTW-I get it I like Matthew Shipp, listened to mist of the solo piano link yo u posted and enjoyed it. Was listening  to him last night w/ D Ware quartet doing Rollins "The Freedom Suite".
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nsp
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alexatposThanks for the J Forrest blues cut w/C Newborn. Did not know Phineas had a brother in the business.Also enjoyed the WKelly cuts. Several of those will be on my buying list.
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