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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
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O-10:

*****My Mama Pinned a Rose on Me*****

I notice you got the one with all the 'blues' tunes. Good for you. "No Blues, No Jazz". :) I put it in my cart also.

I am very impressed with reviews of this woman's music. I had no idea she was this important a figure in Jazz.

I bought the CDs I have because of reviews from Stereo Review. I never followed up on her as a person.

One reviewer said the Williams CD he was reviewing was the greatest, or best, Jazz piano recording ever!! Even allowing for hyperbole, that's quite a statement.

Installed my tweeter, so my Polks are ready for duty. I will post my thoughts on Mary Lou as soon as I receive her CDs.

BTW, I posted her many months ago. Ignored as usual. :(

Cheers
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O-10:
BTW,
Excellent statement on Dave Douglas vs Mary Lou.

Cheers
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Rok, there have been many others who were "historically" important, whose music I didn't like. Unfortunately, Mary lou was in that same time frame, and I didn't bother to listen to her music, big mistake, which we are now correcting. Although I had heard Mary Lou's name often, I had no idea she was so far ahead of her time. I can certainly understand how that reviewer could say her's was the best piano recording he had ever heard; she's connecting with me on a deep subconscious level.

I recall you posting a number of female jazz pianists, some who I vaguely recall, but none whose music I had gotten into; now I'll back track and maybe post some of them.

When you receive your CD's, do a detailed review including sonics. Me and your new speakers are eagerly awaiting this event; we can all go to "Mary Lou-Ville".

Enjoy the music.
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Today's Listen:

Tania Maria -- BELA VISTA

I thought the best tune was "I can't give you anything but Love", but I could not find a youtube clip of it. Not sure if this is her best work, just the only one I have.

I have a real weakness for Brazilian Female singers.

In the notes she thanks a lot of folks for making the album possible, including, "My Boss". I have never seen that before.

Nice album, but nothing exceptional.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VQ27nlxK6A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUn5RDAwrcw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE9gLzSvzwk

Cheers
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It's good to see them 'live' sometimes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTJhHn-TuDY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3drqJ1bUmEA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA0NLq-72UU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6uhYumhlnE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM5Cj8yFkOQ
who is the skinny kid on trumpet??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2_9Rkk4f_g

Cheers
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