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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
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rok2id
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The Piano Choir:


Nice enough, but, I never know what is the purpose  of music like this.

I get in the mood for Jazz, spirituals, Motown, R&B, Classical, even Christmas music.   I can't see myself ever being in the mood to listen to this.

Probably nice to see live.

Cheers

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It is not written that we all like the same music all the time. There are a multiplicity of reasons why we like some music, and not other music; it might even have something to do with DNA, I've never studied it.


"I noticed your (meaning Rok) jazz queen of Croatia didn't comment on Mary Lou, but that wasn't surprising; taking all things into consideration she couldn't be expected to appreciate the blues."

Somehow, that got totally misinterpreted to mean this;


"Besides, I do not have to like all the music that you post, do I? Some of the postings are more and some are less my cup of tea. Only maybe if Alex posts a telephone book claiming that it is good jazz, I will probably like it or will catch myself thinkin’ do I like it, but that’s another thing. Don’t say this to Alex. However, I do appreciate all the contributors here. Do I really have to say it out loud to make it real?"

Please believe me, if I have ever uttered anything that mildly indicates anyone should like the music I like, please delete it as of this moment.


We all are "unique", and our tastes in music indicate that fact. On this thread, we post music that we like, in hopes that someone else will share our appreciation for that same music; however, "It ain't necessarily so".
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I just stumbled across some music that I like and intend to buy;


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUmNtpJpm9o


Should I expect you to like it just because I like it? I think not.
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Today's Mary Lou:

Mary Lou Williams -- SOLO RECITAL MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL 1978

I could not find the complete album on you-tube but I am sure these cuts are from that album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktmyulf11sQ  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r37m0ptgbXc  

notes by Hentoff    skimpy and no photos

cheers

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*****Should I expect you to like it just because I like it? I think not.*****


You think right.

Everything and everyone is judged by what and who went before them.   Going back in time, suppose you had tickets to a concert featuring Miles, or Morgan  etc...,  and Trane or Henderson  etc...., and when you got there you heard and saw what was on that clip.

Cheers

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