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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
schubert
4,867 posts
 
I like Stan Kenton a lot , he did a lot of glorified Lawrence Wellk stuff to pay the band, but the man was very smart and his best work with the Great Anita O’ Day was a joy. Basie’s "April in Paris" recording is a fave of mine, just straight ahead music, single malt, no chaser.
frogman, your command of English is about as good as it gets. I think in religious terms and your patience with us fools is on the Saintly side .
Re the article, in Classical its very obvious that the primary difference between French and German music is a function of spoken language .
The thought came to me reading the article that the difference between
black and white English , esp. back in the day, was enough to be different languages .

The advances in  understanding the brain in the last decade may well be the greatest leap in the shortest time in the history of Science .
frogman
4,637 posts
 
Schubert, not too sure about the saintly part, but thanks for the kind words.  The point you make about the connection between the language of a culture and its music has always been one of the most fascinating things in all of musicology for me.   I too like Stan Kenton a lot; "Artistry in Rhythm", "Cuban Fire" and others have always been favorites and are true classics. 

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Regards 😇
schubert
4,867 posts
 
frogman, I never try to flatter anyone, I say what I believe, no more, no less. I’ve about worn out my "Cuban Fire" LP , played it hundreds of times, was going to mention that Stan was so far ahead in Latin music it was remarkable , but did not want to sound like I was trying to flatter you.
Amazes me that people think "BV Social Club " was the Columbus of Cuban music .

Also loved the way Stan gave due credit to his arrangers .not that common .

orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Jafant, I have not recommended any big band or swing, and there is a reason for that.

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.

If I don't have them in my collection, how can I review them?

If someone want's to know everything there is to know about jazz, buy an encyclopedia.

If someone wants to play jazz, hire a music teacher; or as someone suggested "Go to "you tube" and learn how to play like Miles in six easy lessons".



Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Schubert, Wenn Gehirne Benzin waren, würden Sie nicht genug haben, zum des Rollers einer Urinameise anzustellen Bewegungs
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