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
Indeed.  Philly has one of the richest traditions in music of any city in the country.  Granoff and Curtis are big parts of that tradition.  Great town with a great vibe and charm, not to mention history; love it!  




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THANKS Frogman, The young Carmen was even better on the upbeat pieces, she put the R in rhythm , job  # 1 in jazz !
PjwAfter listening to my Soft Machine live discs here is my recommendation for one as requested:  Soft Machine Live in Paris May 2 1972. Lineup is same as SM 5 from half of that recording:  Ratledge,Hopper,Dean& Jo hn Marshall on drums. 2 disc cd set, most of 5's songs included and best songs from SM six. Also included are long versions of 3 songs from SM 3.  Sound quality is excellent with good soundstage.Hope you are enjoying your other SM discs.
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