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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.
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Hank Crawford: Good clips. We are getting close to home now. This guy operated in Memphis, just up the road, highway 61, from my home.

I liked all the youtubes, but, 'Peepers' was my favorite. As much R&B as Jazz, and that's a good thing.

Seems as if he played with all the greats, B.B. King, Ray, Bobby Bland and Ike Turner etc.... I consider his stuff to be what they call 'soul Jazz', and that's a good thing also.

His music is easy to relate to, though not innovative. On 'Peepers" even Sanborn got in the groove. I think Crawford is quoted as saying,"if the audience ain't moving, you ain't playing". :) My kind of attitude.

I have just one CD by Crawford. A twofer on Collectables Jazz Classics; Mr Blues / Mr Blues Plays Lady Soul. Mostly R&B stuff.

I think there should be a seperate sub-set of Jazz for people like Crawford and Ray Charles and others that stayed and played in places other than NYC or LA. Stayed close to the source, both musically and geographically.

Thanks for the Post

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Harlem Nocturne -- Great Music and a greater photo! One of the most famous photos in jazz.

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Eddie Harris - It's amazing how sensitive these guys can play. This was a great tune and light years from 'Swiss Movement'!

That's another reason Jazz is so much like classical music. Not only is it timeless, but can go from the Sublime to the outrageous, from one track to the next. Quite a range of emotions.

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Jackson and Hutcherson -- Jazz Baltica 99

WOW!! I loved it! There is absolutely no substitute for SEEING these magicians at work! These were serious players, playing Jazz. This clip is even better than the Gene Harris double Piano clip.

Did you notice the glances exchanged between Milt and Hutcherson as they ended their solos? On 'Bags Groove' I thought Milt's glance said, "you do know who 'Bags' is? don't ya!" hahahahahahhahhahah

But it was great all around. We are so fortunate now to have this stuff, and hopefully forever.

Delilah -- It was good also. I thought they played it just a tad too long. It sort of petered out rather than ended. It might have been no longer than the other concert, it just seemed longer. Smoother? :(

I only have two CDs by Hutcherson. His first as a leader,'dialogue', and 'Color Schemes'. I also have him with 'The Timeles All-Stars' and Eric Dolphy's 'Out to Lunch'.

I think he tap danced around the avant garde stuff for a while. He seemed to be with Dolphy and Andrew Hill a lot.

But on these clips he was back in the groove. Had seen the error of his ways and was bopping once again. Redemption!!

Thanks for the clips. Great stuff!

What was the difference between the two player's vibraphones?

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Rok, Jackson and Hutcherson were twice as nice the second time around. Bags seemed to be saying more with fewer words, especially on "Bags Groove". Did you notice how well coordinated the color scheme on their attire was.

"Delilah" on the CD "Skyline" by Bobby is exquisite, I bought the CD just for that cut, although it was all good. The artists were: Kenny Garret, alto sax; Geri Allen, piano; Christian McBride, bass; and Al Foster, drums.

Bags vibraphone had a pedal and seemed more complex, also I liked the tone better; but I never would have noticed if you hadn't mentioned there was a difference. Yes, this was better than the double piano because both artists were "deep in the groove" on this one, wish I had been there.

Enjoy the music.
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