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
I think it was Frogman who first posted couple albums of Ammons and Coltrane together...here is 'Groove blues'

https://youtu.be/8RRV3dzOOyY
I didn't go thru all 286 pages, so forgive me if this has been mentioned. Last year I found an LP of the MJQ "Blues on Bach". John Lewis alternates piano and harpsichord.So then I pulled out my German pressing of the MJQ "In Memorium" their last album, which goes goes classical.
Chicago lounges?  That reminded me of Detroit lounges and how many small bars had a B-3 in house for local and name trios and quartets.  That was when Detroit was still a viable city.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBjp2ZDA8A0

Also thanks to all who posted alternate renditions of Zappa's music.  I was unfamiliar with those and loved most all of it.

Don't remember seeing any videos of McFerrin, even though I admire his talent.  Aside from his vocal prowess I got a kick out of his fingering the mic as if it was a clarinet or other wind instrument.  So thanks for those too.