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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IME, 1959 (the best year in Jazz) Mingus really took off both musically/professionally. Ah Um.
Thank You- orpheus10- I will look into Abdul Malik.

Paul Chambers on deck...

No doubt that Mingus was a madman on the Bass (legendary). It is that very fine line that make one great, while others, not-so-great.

He also played on occasion, Piano.

Any Jazz is good Jazz. I rather enjoy Bop, Hard Bop and Modal the best.
Then, there are greats like Pharoah Sanders, Sun Ra...etc., that take an extra exploration on the Jazz theme.
Good to see a few guys from the Dallas/Metroplex area.
I will look you guys up next time I am passing through.
Live at the Lighthouse is excellent in any release. That was one magical place!
orpheus10-

I liked everything Coltrane did until he died.  Yes, towards the end of his life, he did indeed stretch out pretty far. Nothing wrong w/ this.
Happy Listening!