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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
alexatpos
500 posts
 
I stumble on this piece of gold, just now. There was one short clip on ytube, but never saw this one.

It is a live show with Kenny Burrell, Grant Green and Barney Kessell, all together!? and it lasts more than half an hour

https://youtu.be/_4jMQNJFPO4


Orpheus, thanks for suggestion, that clip was just a  little bit 'soft' for my taste. About that  other album, I honestly dont know, I am away from home this summer, will check it when I come back.

Dave, if this is not too little, too late, this device could be a life saver.
https://youtu.be/-vd3I5HSz4s
schubert
4,867 posts
 
Re, "Laura" .
        The Great American Songbook  would be a lot poorer without 
Johnny Mercer's lyrics . Had a lovely voice as well .
         
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Alex, I couldn't find what I was looking for, and now that you mention it, what I submitted was a little soft for me to.

"Jazz on The Rocks" is no longer available, (the one you submitted) and I'm almost certain you have the album I was looking for in your collection.

To put you in the same game we played before, I'm going to submit something for you exclusively.


                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLk5BHJih8g&list=PL1va9EK7MSUMBY8uo4okV7rp6SWoEpMe0
alexatpos
500 posts
 
Orpheus,that one is classic.

Here is the link for Fresh Sound Label, they have large inventory of albums otherwise out of print or impossible to find,all new, you can buy
the 'Jazz on the Rocks' there and many more.

Take a look, of course, hope that other will too.
You can order directly.

http://www.freshsoundrecords.com/

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ghosthouse
3,718 posts
 
Hey there, Frogman.  Now that you are back (vacationing?) maybe I can get someone else to join in appreciating this lesser known Chick Corea recording.  Chick Corea Quartet, actually.  Recall, if you will, comments made a few months back about not enjoying soprano sax.  This track with Bob Berg is making me reconsider (along with some performances elsewhere by Jan Garbarek).  I gather the album is considered fusion but more than rock I hear strong classical influences.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5FNzMICmsQ

You might also enjoy track 4 (tenor not soprano) that I posted yesterday or the day before.
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