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
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frogmanI have to agree i am not a big fan of long drum solos . I more appreciate tgge accents, fills, etc. That the drummer provides in bvacking the musicians. I AM a big fan of songs where th e drummer trades 4's or 8's with other musicians. This gives them the opportunity to showcase themselves and mak e a statement in a short time period.
In other words if you can say something in 4 or 8 bars he or she keeps it interesting staying within the format of the song.

nsp. I tend to agree with you but take a listen on You Tube to the young Buddy Rich and/or Krupa rolling on with the tightest of all the big bands.Arty Shaw & Co .True lessons on how the relation between rhythm and melody is fundamental in jazz .