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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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Music to cruise the Delta, while driving a 'Duece and a Quarter'. If your Eight-Track is working!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXsusJ787sU&list=PLuA9kl6aTmO8YR5QcyN8NvnHacr5jsyxf&index=9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUcKFEun2zg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJj7SN9EWI&index=16&list=PLuA9kl6aTmO8YR5QcyN8NvnHacr5jsyxf

You can pull into "Red Ruby's" and hear B.B. LIVE!!

Cheers
frogman
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Alexatpos,

Very nice post.  Dupree Bolton is a new one to me.  Good player with a rather fiery musical vibe.  Gildo Mahones I know from his work with Lambert, Hendricks and Ross.  Another solid player who I believe is still active.  Thanks for the contributions.
frogman
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Jazzbird (great handle), for that story alone I will have to check out the book.  What TV viewers don't always realize is that sometimes the craziest, funniest and most interesting things happen behind the scenes, off- air.
frogman
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O-10, Rahsaan was a genius. Unfortunately, playing two or three instruments simultaneously was perceived as gimmicky by some. That clip demonstrates that he was a virtuoso instrumentalist by any standard; double and triple tonguing, circular breathing and command of the extreme ranges of the instrument. He had it all while still projecting a "let it all hang out" musical attitude. An extraordinary performance. Thanks!
frogman
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Acman3, fantastic clips! Why some insist that jazz needs saving is beyond me. There is an entire crop of young players pushing the boundaries while keeping the connection to the past and it augers well for the future of the music. At the very least it's proof that something is in the works and we will look back and see this as important transition period. Personally, I look forward to what is around the corner. Thanks for the clips.
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