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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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Hi frogman,

I hear you re: Diana, but this was her first album and, as often is the case, her best IMO. More style and personality to the vocals and great accompaniment. More than just drab covers...

I do a lot of streaming from Tidal these days and it would seem to be perfect for you guys here to quickly (and relatively inexpensively) screen through a vast collection of jazz recommendations and perhaps even stumble on a few great ones that you have not yet experienced. Easy peezy. I do just that (often with the titles recommended on this thread) and then buy pre-screened select hi-rez downloads of the best titles from HDtracks when available.

I’m afraid that the size of my CD collection will remain as it is. Still love my player though, so the CD/SACDs I have get heard too.

FWIW.

Dave
orpheus10 OP
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I hope you guys enjoy this;


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQh-tqrhn28
orpheus10 OP
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Pryso, again, you win the grand prize; this is precisely what I was looking for and talking about, a standout bass that would make your woofers pop. These notes will make them do the "woofer boogy".

It's late and I can't test now, but I will give the results after testing.
frogman
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Bill Evans always had great bass players.  Starting with the trio that included Scott LaFaro he would redefine the sound of the piano trio with the bass taking on a much more active role than was usual previously and with "conversational" musical interaction between piano and bass.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ_rZZusz90

With Chuck Israels:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1wVcJNKEd_Y

With Eddie Gomez:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ShZwXqr0e78






orpheus10 OP
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Pyro, that was perfect for testing bass and resonance in regard to bass frequencies rattling things; it's on order.
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