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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
frogman
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Good post, O-10; I can't disagree with what you wrote.  On a related note, Jamie Foxx's portrayal of "Ray" is incredible.  As far as I am concerned, from an "acting" perspective, that's the one to beat.  Great movie.
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, I had forgotten about that one; from an acting point of view, I don't think it will ever be beat. Like you said "Jamie Foxx's portrayal of "Ray" is incredible".

That movie was fantastic from beginning to end; Ray Charles, like all other blues musicians, began in the "Juke Joints", and those places in the movie were so authentic, that I could smell the beer, wine and whisky.


Enjoy the music.

 

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rok2id
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There is 'acting', and there is 'imitation'.

Imitation -- The assumption of behavior observed in other individuals.

Some of these movies are just people imitating the physical traits, mannerisms and characteristics of famous people.   The story lines are not that compelling.   'Ray' heads that list.   When the actors are chosen based on having a similar physical appearance to the person being depicted, that's a red flag.

'Amadeus' was probably 99% BS, but a great and enjoyable movie.  With music like that, what else could it be.

Cheers
frogman
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Sounds good; but, doesn't hold water.  Couldn't disagree more about the Foxx performance.  I think we agree that a great performance does not a great movie make.  Acting IS imitation.  However, what is the difference, as far as the craft goes, between "imitating" a character as defined and described by a script and directorial cues and "imitating" the traits of a famous person?  I think you're short changing Foxx's performance.  It s true that he bears a resemblance to Charles, but the performance was first rate by any standard; even the "piano playing" was the most realistic and believable that I've ever seen from an actor.
frogman
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acting, the representation of a usually fictional character on stage or in films. At its highest levels of accomplishment acting involves the employment of technique and/or an imaginative identification with the character on the part of the actor. In this way the full emotional weight of situations on stage be communicated to the audience. 
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