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I do not know how it is with you but here Audiogon works very poorly. Can barely log in. Mostly not.
I do not know how it is with you but here Audiogon works very poorly. Can barely log in. Mostly not.
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.
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, thank you for that link. I've heard several versions of Pork Pie Hat, by Mingus and others, but was completely unfamiliar with that one. In fact I'd not heard of the Essential Mingus Big Band. I have two tribute albums by Mingus Dynasty, "Chair In The Sky" and "Live at Montreux", both which I can recommend. Yours sounds like a worthwhile addition. |
Today is Sonny Criss’ birthday. Beautiful, easy alto sound. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj00v0ssjqU pryso, mary_jo’s clip is of the Mingus Big Band. “Essential” is just part of that album’s title. Mingus Big Band is a fourteen piece band and like the septet Mingus Dynasty is a Mingus repertory band. They share personnel and were both created and run by Sue Mingus. |
Very interesting documentary featuring the under-discussed Mal Waldron. Very interesting and unique piano stylist and composer. Some great talk about the creative process in Jazz. If nothing else, check out the footage with Abbey Lincoln @ 4:25; gives me chills: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p3XJ5x8mbxM#fauxfullscreen The complete performance with Abbey Lincoln (Max Roach sounds incredible): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SPhA6Ze_rSg His best known composition; written for Trane: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GoYAGNLqFwg |
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