Interesting, jpw; I’ll have to look for some of those records on the tube.
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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Came across some interesting reading (and listening/third link) on a recent topic of discussion: https://mhrrecords.com/articlesandessays/essay07.html https://chuckisraelsjazz.com/blogs/news/the-piano-and-the-art-of-jazz-accompaniment https://www.npr.org/2018/05/29/614517884/at-the-helm-harold-mabern-stalwart-accompanist-at-82 |
pjw81563, I like Annie Lennox too but know her only from the songs like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG7I4oniOyA Admire her strong personality. |
Sorry, pjw. pjw, jpw, frogman, manfrog...the bean hadn’t kicked in yet 😊 https://youtu.be/6gp6xb-WJT0 |
frogman & pjw It seems there is still a bit of a mystery to the Rollins Village Vanguard sessions. The facts are : there were 3 sessions , one afternoon and 2 evening. LaRoca and Bailey played on the afternoon session, Jones and Ware at the evening sessions. My 3 lps and the Rudy Van Gelder cd reissue have 2 tunes from the afternoon session. I found this strange that a set would only consist of 2 tiunes. Didn't make sense. Now read pjw's bio of LaRoca wherein it is stated that of FIVE recorded tunes at the VV sessions only TWO made it on to records(or cd). So there is ADDITIONAL music from these sessions which appears to have never been published!! |
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