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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
orpheus10 OP
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You are extremely observant with good ears Frogman, I was going to point out the same things; especially the Fender Rhodes electric piano.

Music reflects the sociological times; that was when you felt safe walking "Up The Street, Round The Corner, Down The Block" in the city.

While some feel I should not incorporate sociology into music, that's who I am; while some of us live very well, there are too many US citizens who were born and bred here living in third world conditions. That's all I'm going to say about that.




orpheus10 OP
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Roland Kirk was recorded in 1961, and does it have a different feel; "fast hip city", more of the 50's and 60's sound; Richard Wyands piano reflects that.

That was when Roland Kirk exploded on the scene, and let us know he was a new force on the jazz scene who would command our attention.
frogman
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Rahsaan was one of the great geniuses of jazz. Great clip and great record; one of my favorites. Thanks! Check the credits, though; on that clip it is Hank Jones on piano, not Wyands. Wyands plays on this cut:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d2yQAfOqTf4
orpheus10 OP
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Thanks for the correction Frogman, I thought he was on all the cuts. The great Hank Jones is hardly unknown, and needs no introduction; he's on my favorite cuts.
orpheus10 OP
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I had no idea PC was on "Alexandria The Great" as long as I've had that album, which was purchased shortly after it came out in 64.

Now I have the CD, and it doesn't say anything about PC. "Wicki" says PC is on "My one And Only Love"; plus "I'm Through With Love"


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


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSuEnDf3oE4


Initially this exercise was about sidemen you didn't know you had, and it's for sure I didn't know PC was on this album.

Although this doesn't exhibit PC's considerable talents, it's the one I'm posting. Others can feel free to exhibit Mr. PC however they choose.


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


The last one is my favorite by Lorez, but does not include PC.




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