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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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I should have known better, but after all it is still April, this is an April fool joke isn't it?

Rok, they still got covered wagons under the arch, the gateway to the West.



Enjoy the music.
frogman
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****Frogman, (O-10) I've been waiting for an answer (Thank you) to (for) those questions (answers) since 5:30 (12:21 PM) and it's now 11:15 (9:31 AM) what's up?****




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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Marcus Roberts -- ALONE WITH THREE GIANTS

Roberts plays solo piano. The Giants are Jelly Roll Morton, Ellington and Monk.  Jelly probably would have named it, THE Giant,  plus Ellington and Monk.

Are the tunes are just wonderful.  Even the pianos sound exceptional.  They are listed in the notes.  Both Steinway Concert Grands and Young Chang 52" Uprights were used.

Why was this done?  Only The Frogman knows for sure.

One tune from each composer:

Black and Tan Fantasy - Ellington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCcuwHd9S2Y  

The Crave - Morton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL3a12m_U7M  

In Walked Bud - Monk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r15Ri5nSA6k 

Excellent Disc.  Ain't got it  git it.

Which tune was played on the upright?  No peeping!  The winner gets the loan of all my Bey Sister CDs.

Cheers


sbank's avatar
sbank
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Frogman, here you are about the Bill Evans Record Store Day release:
http://www.resonancerecords.org/release.php?cat=HCD-2019

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rok2id
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Mari Boine:

Compelling.   Could not turn away.  What does it have to do with Native American music, I'm not sure.  Great pictures also.

Some of the folks that commented said the music was from the Sami people who live in Lapland.  I think that's up above the Artic circle. Reindeer folks.

I have seen several performances live, by Indians in New Mexico.  Didn't sound anything like this.   Guys get in a small circle with drums, and the beat never changes.   Very simple stuff.  The dancing is the thing.

Now, if some of our more political correct folks want to demonstrate their moral superiority by doing the outrage thing, this would be the time.  A Norwegian, singing 'indian' music, in  Norway, with a full band backing.  Not an Indian in sight.

Cheers
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