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
Some tunes getting play on my system last night:
Coleman Hawkins -Sirius 1966 date w/Barry  Harris piano
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rgo47fMpsxw
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EcGC3E8jVbM

I ask are there any current player(s) who can play a ballad as beautifully as Hawk?

Phineas Newborn
An excellent piano player who may not be as well known as others. Recorded for Contemporary with other major players.  Very swinging player with an inventive mind.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=khn4QBLS88E
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IJALytAL6oM  
acman, great stuff.  I was completely unfamiliar with them.

As so many have commented, that's one thing that makes this site so wonderful, so a tip o' the chapeau to o10 for bringing us all together.
Brian Blade is like a modern day Billy Higgins. He makes everything he plays on great.