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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.

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orpheus10
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Ghosthouse, one of my friends like's free jazz, and every time these musicians come to town, he gives me a ring; fortunately, we've been friends for a very long time, so I go pick him up, with earplugs; but "free Jazz" should be free, you shouldn't have to pay for it.

I've been through what you're talking about in regard to that musician, and I always say the "politically correct things one should say in order not to offend" (it's easier that way), but I still don't like snails and raw oysters, nor will I make an attempt to eat them. Music I don't like is no different than snails or raw oysters.


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The Last Session.
Studio album by Lee Morgan
Released May 1972
Recorded September 17-18, 1971
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
 
The Last Session (also released as Lee Morgan) is the final studio album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan before his death in 1972. It was originally released on the Blue Note label in 1972 as a double LP, and features performances by Morgan, Grachan Moncur III, Bobbi Humphrey, Billy Harper, Harold Mabern, Reggie Workman, Jymie Merritt and Freddie Waits.


The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars stating "It is unfortunate that the brilliant and forward-thinking Morgan was cut down at such a young age, for as the music was changing, he would have adapted, as this final statement valiantly suggests.


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZEKscACnlw&list=PL1D7B1AA9A8561D27&index=2


Ghosthouse, this is another boss album I don't have. Out of curiosity, are you still into LP's, I bet this wax would be nice.



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jafant
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I enjoy a little "Lee Way" myself.
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ghosthouse
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Thanks for the recommendation Orpheus.  Enjoying the piano solo around the 3 minute mark on Capra Black.  Lee is certainly looking Miles-ish in that photo.  Least it looks that way to me.

I do still buy vinyl though most music purchase are CD.  Hear something really good on Spotify or YouTube and get it.  Burn it to hard drive.  

Would be hard pressed to explain why and when I buy vinyl...as the spirit moves, I guess.  Mostly buy used.  Somethings aren't available on CD (e.g., Sugarcane Harris - Keyzop).  Have a few of the so-called audiophile re-issues but enjoy finding an old copy of something from back in the day.  There's something about listening to music from and holding in your hands something made 40-50 years ago...especially when it still sounds so good.

I get it about the snails and raw oysters...I don't have a problem with 'em but then, don't ask me to eat liver or beets.

See if you like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDxf6WtbMY8

Salve
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Ghosthouse, Although I never heard of "Sugar Cane Harris", he will be added to my collection; that guy is fantastic, I listened to the whole 40 minutes.
If I'm lucky enough to find an LP he'll be added, but you say he's not on CD?
Are there new LP's available?



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