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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
 
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.
tablejockey
743 posts
 
alexatpos-fantastic post,thanks!

great link of 3 "must haves" in any complete Jazz collection. That is first time I've seen Grant Green play...and see him comp, he's more of a solo guy.

Very cool to see a young Kenny Burrell tearin' it up with that made in New York City DeAngelico "New Yorker". 

orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 
Tablejockey;

All we need to add to those three guitar players is "Skeeter Best", his playing is timeless.

He is accompanied on these cuts by some of the greatest jazz artists that ever lived. I have "Skeeter" on old records, but I don't know whether or not you can find new records or CD, but this puts you in jazz heaven if you can.


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XrhG2956Uo
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Skeeter Best is hard to find, that's why you have to accept him as a sideman with other great artists.

       
       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHold6ylvEM
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