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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Something old:
Ray Charles & Milt Jackson - Soul Brothers.

Something new:
Brad Mehldau - Blues and Ballads.


Something old has been at the top of my list for quite some time.

Something new, Brad Mehldau - "Blues and Ballads" is sure sounding good.


            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssgnCeomQFM


Thanks for the tip Dave.




I'm continuing with Stereophile's list of R2D4. Buddy Collette played sax, clarinet and flute; I primarily knew him for his work on flute. He grew up with Mingus in LA, but I can't think of any musical similarities between the two.

Buddy Collette Big Band In Concert;


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS6HZoTt1TM


Sonny Rollins, "Alfie";


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_moRogiog0


The last selection isn't jazz, but it was in R2D4, and I know somebody will like it; I wouldn't be surprised if he has it in his collection already. The Neville Brothers "Yellow Moon"


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlVxx3HVW24


Enjoy the music.