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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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If you guys insist on listening to everything but Jazz, try this:


Spot 'Michael Jackson' and get all my Weather Report 8-track tapes. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jZKhC7CtEI&list=RD-jZKhC7CtEI

I find this addictive.  I could listen to this all day.   What a terrifying cover.  Reminds me of The Third Man.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HtHEgINHO0

Cheers




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Glad you liked Alan Pasqua, Orpheus.  That YouTube link is but one track (title track) from what is a very strong album.  It's current music and very affordable on Amazon in CD.  

http://www.amazon.com/Antisocial-Club-Alan-Pasqua/dp/B000VKL0O4

Hmmm...Rok, ever see Terry Gilliam's fusion of Orwell's 1984  and  Monty Python?  He called it "Brazil".  It ain't a comedy.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvBF3Lxla98
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Brazil:

Great movie.  Our future?

Cheers
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I've liked all the Gilliam movies.  That one's a little too creepy for comfort.  Our future?  I hope not but the way things have been unfolding....
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Hello Orpheus et al -
Here’s someone’s list of Top 12 Modern Fusion, Jazz-Rock Albums posted to Amazon by "Madrok".
https://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/1Y9NNMLBOP8N3

These might be worth sampling at the least. I’m not familiar with any of these and only recognized a few names. The Dave Holland "Extensions" recording that I sampled here did NOT seem all that much like Jazz Rock to me but did seem worth further listening if I can find it.

Friday Afternoon in the Universe is by Medeski Martin and Wood. I do know them. Own and have listened to Shack Man & Combustication quite often. I believe their stuff is often referred to as "acid jazz". Some of their tracks can be a bit challenging (okay...make that a lot challenging) - too much in a "free jazz" style, I think. I will say the 2 CDs I have are excellent recordings sound quality-wise. Friday Afternoon here sounds pretty good too. Found it on Spotify. Track 1 "The Lover" is pretty accessible. These guys know how to lay down the funk.

Hope the list is interesting to you and yields some gems.

PS - Please at least TRY track 4 "Last Chance to Dance...." in that MMW Friday Afternoon recording.  Love his chords in the piano solo. 

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