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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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We seem to be in a "phase locked loop". I'm going to extract myself and move on.

Although David Pike's CD's cost more than most, his music is certainly more interesting than most. He covers a wide range of sounds that were popular in the 60's, from what I've heard so far, and I've only scratched the surface. In my 2-25-16 post, I mentioned "Pike's Peak" that I have in my collection; it stands repetition quite well, and that's an important quality, "repeated listening" means you can put it in a play list, and not throw it out when it comes up again.

I'm moving on to "Bossa Nova Carnival"
   
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRPDW2XIly4
   

on this page we find a few more of his works. I would like for you to review which ever CD you choose, and get back to us with that review. That will enable us to make better and quicker decisions on "new music".

One of the purposes of this thread is to aid in the acquisition of new music. This is our life's blood, and what makes us different from many other audiophiles.




Enjoy the music.
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jafant
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I left off you talking about Jazz Bassists;
Paul Chambers-
acman3
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Tell Armsrong, Parker, Ellington,Miles, ect, it was not about intellect.

Study the origins of Bebop, then come back. They were studying everyday what the classical composers of their time were doing.

Same with Ellington. He went from dance band to Orchestral.

Always been about great musicians intellect. 

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rok2id
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Mercy Lord, Mercy!!
Read my posts.  I told O-10 that all entertainers must practice.  Here it is.

***** O-10:

You don't have a leg to stand on.   ALL performers and entertainers practice their craft.  Even stand up comedians.

Your friend was just a Local guy.  Maybe he didn't practice because he knew his audience and their level of musical appreciation / sophistication.   Had he been trying to have a career in a p[lace like NYC, he would have practiced, or been on welfare.  ******

Do I have to say everything twice.  You people need to pay attention.
Now, if O-10 says his friend did not practice, who are we to say different.   Does not mean that can be applied to all musicians.

BTW, I don't practice either.  Wanna hear me play?  :)

Cheers
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rok2id
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***** Tell Armsrong, Parker, Ellington,Miles, ect, it was not about intellect. *****

Tell the boys down in New Orleans it was about intellect.   They were the creators, lest we forget.   You misspelled Armstrong, That was the Lord's way of saying, 'don't you put Pops on that list"!

Cheers
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