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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
pryso
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o10, we have a coupe of musical street fairs each year in an older neighborhood in town.  Several years ago, about the time of the release of the movie "Frida", one of the performers on one of several stages was Lila Downs.  In spite of a microphone problem she put on a great show and I've been a big fan ever since.  There is such warmth and sincerity in her performances.

Also, I believe I posted that Gil Evens album previously.  I somehow missed it when it was released but it became a favorite after hearing it a couple of years ago.
orpheus10 OP
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If it's still available, I will order it; no doubt it's one of the best in your collection.

That was one performance I would like to have seen; nothing like live, you can absorb what makes that unique performer so special.
inna
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orpheus10, yes, that’s my point. Find a female doctor, sometimes they are better for unclear cases. Their often deeper perception and intuition guide them. They are also usually better at sharing pain.
Take care.
orpheus10 OP
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This is my favorite cut by Lila Downs;


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD0ZElWWlKQ&list=RDMD0ZElWWlKQ
orpheus10 OP
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It's ironic you should mention a female doctor; when I was in the hospital, a female doctor was one of my doctors; she refused to sign off on some questionable lab results. Now my medical records are held up until further investigation.
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