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
As I said, nsp after 5-6 mini-strokes my short memory is about 5 minutes and I’m no good at links , sorry .But it takes less than five minutes to type up Tony Pastor + band and get a lot of him with his own band .The visual Indian Love Call comes up on my post , that’s why I don’t link much unless I have a passion for some body as I do for Shaw .I grew up on swing and never heard a band as tight as Shaw’s.
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frogman, Perhaps Bill Evans playing "Like Someone in Love" .
When I hear Clfford Brown play "Laura" or" Stardust" its not a solo but I don't hear anyone else .
Two great examples. Please forgive my bit of hyperbole re Snooky Young. Still, beautiful muted trumpet. Nothing Clifford Brown ever played was less than tasty.

Btw, Snooky Young was that rarity among trumpet players, fantastic lead player who could also play great jazz.  
NOTHING to forgive ! My guide line is hyperbole is the real and certain sign of someone who loves music so deeply that hyperbole over same is inevitable as a means of expression beyond rationality or judgment which Mr. Young certainly is in that piece !

If hyperbole was a crime I’d be doing 7-10 no parole .