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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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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Thelonious Monk -- Music from the Motion Picture -- STRAIGHT NO CHASER

On the clip is a short statement spoken by Nica.  I had never heard her voice before.  Also the wiki entry about her.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pannonica_de_Koenigswarter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjLybjtdoKY&list=PLrR6QlNIqj5l01r3ZV_zgrhP5gwZpeyZa&index=12

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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"Nica"  was a most astounding lady; she did more in one life than most people could have done in three lives. When I was young (17), the stories about her and "Bird" were so pervasive, that I believed them, and they made her out to be no more than a "hootchie mama" ( in current slang) That gives you an idea of the power of the press.

From what was available, I chose "Pannonica".




Enjoy the music.
frogman
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I love and appreciate the enthusiasm; but, "thoroughly reviewed"?  From my vantage point, there have been but a small handful that have been even close to "thoroughly" reviewed or discussed.  What about (to name just a few that have only gotten a couple of mentions)?:

Lester Young
Coleman Hawkins
Sonny Rollins
Bill Evans
Ornette Coleman
Benny Goodman
Gil Evans
JJ Johnson
Artie Shaw
Sarah Vaughn
Lee Konitz
Lenny Tristano
Chick Corea
.....and many others.
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rok2id
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***** why so many American musicians took on Muslim sur-names???*****

To 'mess with' white folks.   Along about now, given what's going on in the world, I'm sure they regret it.   Never jump on a fad bandwagon too soon.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Although Sax is my favorite instrument, I'm getting tired of it. (bad choice of words, but it's late) Looking at your list, the people I don't listen to on a regular basis are Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Lee Konitz, and Lenny Tristano.

I suggest we set up some guidelines so that we'll know how to proceed,and when the review on that particular artist has concluded. When we decide to review an artist, all aficionados should agree to focus exclusively on that particular artist.

Getting this thread to go as a unit in one direction is like trying to herd cats. I for one promise to go along with whatever guide lines are set up, and to focus on the artist in the spotlight, but it's quite evident that we need to do this before proceeding.

Rok, that means you can keep "today's listen" to yourself, unless you are listening to the artist in the spot light. BTW you did a good job of reviewing and focusing on "Horace Silver".


Enjoy the music.
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