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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.
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mary_jo
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orpheus, have not heard for the particular piece (ain’t that a surprise ;) ), enjoyed very much listening and was intrigued by the title that made me wonder about this 27th Man.

Thank you for posting it.

Another one from Horace, remarkable music if I may say:
Horace Silver - Señor Blues (Horace Silver, Blue Mitchell & Junior Cook)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8jFGFwOm7k
Horace Silver - piano
Blue Mitchell - trumpet
Junior Cook - tenor sax
Gene Taylor - bass
Louis Hayes - drums

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rok2id
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One of the best bands ever.   'JAZZ' is in the title, so there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kuL2tsEEio


They were huge when I lived in El Paso, Texas.   Have always reminded me of the border and the Hispanic influences.


Not so much Tijuana Moods, but more like Juarez Moods. :)


Cheers



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rok2id
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Da Blues!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QKWfcM1uR0

ain’t it the truth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSq7HBJ7C3E


Cheers


orpheus10 OP
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This is the reference in regard to "Night In Tunisia". It was recorded before "Bird's" health deteriorated, it was when the king (Bird) reigned supreme, with "Diz" just a notch behind. All the players on this recording perform as one to project Dizzy Gillespie's concept of a "Night In Tunisia" into music.

"The Reference" in jazz is unlike the reference in other things. It doesn't mean someone else has to imitate or duplicate to have a very good version of this tune. Nor does it mean that you aren't free to like another version better, or even consider it the best; it just means what I stated in the first paragraph.

This recording projects the very soul of Dizz's concept, and that's what makes it "The Reference"


                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfLVVHxk4IM



orpheus10 OP
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Mary_jo, that's my favorite, but I don't think that's available on CD or record; the biggest difference is Horace's long piano solo; not only is it long, but it's different, he really jams it.
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