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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
pjw81563
258 posts
 
Steve Coleman is a very intellectual improvisational musician. A saxophonist who’s first inspiration and influence as a youth in the 60's came from Maceo Parker (he liked James Brown), then Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. Suffice it to say he evolved quickly from the Maceo Parker funky soul sax playing into a much more sophisticated sound of improvisational layers of sound bordering on free jazz. He has released a few critically acclaimed albums in the last few years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6BDz9c8h4I&list=PLqnRvvr2aWWD7FgMFSsFv34BiHRqXtQyo
pjw81563
258 posts
 
acman3,

Great Sonny Rollins links. I have the studio CD "East Broadway Rundown" and that song, also the title of the album is a cooker from start to finish. I don't know why anyone would place the label "irrelevant" on Mr. Rollins. 
pjw81563
258 posts
 
alextapos,

If your really serious you could ship LP's that you no longer have interest in on my expense of course.....
alexatpos
500 posts
 
Pjw, those lp’ are not the current modern remasters or prints. Probably you would pay for shipping much more than the records are worth...but if you are interested, just of curiosity, to own a vinyl that was produced in ex Jugoslavia, I could check the  shipping rates and send you something...perhaps an album of King Crimson?
pjw81563
258 posts
 
Oh was not aware that you live in the Balkan's. Shipping from there would not be worth it. But if I'm ever in the area I'll make sure to head your way.
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