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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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dlcockrum
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o,

Not sure what Frim Fram sauce actually is (although there is a recipe for it on the web) but it is the title of a nonsensical song who's lyrics were written in 1945 by Redd Evans with music written by Joe Ricardel and made famous by Nat King Cole, although performed by various artists over the years since. Yes, this is plagiarized from Wikipedia ;) 

I also enjoy "Flight of the Cosmic Hippo". I saw Bela Fleck, Victor Wooten, and the other Flecktones in a small nightclub in Charlotte many years ago. It was one to remember.

Brian Bromberg's "Wood" is an excellent listen also. I recall that it was once recommended by REL to set their subwoofers' crossover and gain adjustments if I am not mistaken.

Dave 
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jafant
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Brian Bromberg's Wood and Wood II, are excellent for tuning one's system bass response.  Happy Listening!
frogman
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Agree about Bromberg and thanks for the clip, pryso; nice player.

Another favorite bass player, George Mraz with the great Pepper Adams on one of my favorite records:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLhtZgrwg2fFMK4KEmlcLJVWzYnZJ-MqRm&v=PiWgLMTxigs

And thanks for the tip re Krall, Dave.  I may check that out.  I frankly have not felt any desire to buy her recordings; not my cup of tea.
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dlcockrum
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Thought that was essentially what I said jafant.

Dave
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