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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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ghosthouse
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O - I listened to the Shadowfax track you liked (and linked), "A Thousand Tear Drops". Quintessential Shadowfax. Sweet melancholy. I enjoyed the way it built from the opening’s simple melodic statement (Lyricon over piano & guitar) to the more complex, layered interplay heard around two minutes in. A well crafted piece. It has a similar feel to something by Oregon, just replace the Lyricon with Oboe. This is something that, a long time ago, I might have been inclined to spend more time with. Not so much now. Tastes change. On the other hand, this might be something I come back to when the mood hits.

Of greater current "interest" is something like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV32wlkZe1g&ab_channel=ChickCoreaQuartet-Topic

Or better yet, try this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TxJiuKqir4&ab_channel=GaryWillis-Topic

Both are very short.


frogman
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O-10, the psychology behind many of your posts is quite rich.

****never let it be said that I ran you off this thread.****

You flatter yourself; as is often the case.
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dlcockrum
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Thank you acman and o. Water level in front of our house stayed stable today so no flooding. I consider that a blessing considering.

Heavy rain is predicted to end in my area around midnight. If so, out of the woods for this one.

Great pick o, maybe too easy? Who can argue with that one? ;)

Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers.

Dave
frogman
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Glad to hear, Dave.  Good luck with all you're dealing with.  
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dlcockrum
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Thanks frogman. Much appreciated.

Dave
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