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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
orpheus10 OP
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I reviewed some new "new" music, and I bought some of it; now I don't remember what it was, do you?

We have been enjoying a stroll down memory lane with Nancy Wilson, and I have no trouble remembering this music, but I can't remember the music I bought not long ago. That tells me something, but what it tells me I'll keep to my self.

Now I know I shared this music with you guys, can anyone remember what it was without going back over old posts? Did anyone buy any of the music?
mary_jo
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I just dropped by to say hello to all of you, 'cause I've been following your discussions and posts ever since my friend Alex has recommended me this topic.

I could not be more grateful to him for doing so since I am jazz newbie, shame to say that I've just recently allowed jazz music to become music genre of my interest ...so this topic is just what I was hoping to find, it's like having deeper insight into Jazz Wonderland. And I am travelling through time. 

Thank you all for this.

Don't wanna bother you any further so will just post something that I like and wish all of you good year. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jbE8upWMwk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NReO1caQCxQ


orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Nothing is more welcome here than a new aficionado, and you came bringing gifts. Kenny Burrell is one of everybody's favorite guitarists. I will have to get that album, but first I'll have to see if it can be had in vinyl.

Your friend Alex always submits fantastic albums that I don't have in my collection, I'm going broke trying to keep up.

We will be looking forward to your future submissions.
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

This is the perfect late night album; Julie London "Julie is Her Name".


              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fdynmsMomw&list=PLIYC6ekPW5P8QTm_-whNIQV4FVDlQD9be


Ages ago when I was having trouble sleeping, for the usual reasons young people had trouble sleeping, I put Julie on.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx977XZjtc4&index=2&list=PLIYC6ekPW5P8QTm_-whNIQV4FVDlQD9be


This album reminds me of my youth, and if ever I needed that reminder, it's now.
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rok2id
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Wanna feel young?   Julie ain't the answer.

This should do it.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9E4O8RCzf4

Cheers




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