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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
alexatpos
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Frogman, regarding J.Lytle, his music has a such a good 'groove', no matter that is simple. Certainly I appreciate your opinion, and there is no such thing as 'too much knowledge', but sometimes, when the music is in the question, I allow myself some visceral feeling about it.
Allow me to post two albums of now rather unknown guitar player that I like much, and who is rooted in the blues.
Al Casey, used to play with Fats Waller, and later with other greats.

http://youtu.be/ftRd77HPpEs

http://youtu.be/-jdSgSSciM0
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, Blakey didn't always have control over who stayed and who left; musicians like Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, and Bobby Timmons were bound to strike out on their own.

When a jazz artist is recognized and acknowledged by jazz aficionados, that's one thing, but when a jazz artist is recognized and acknowledged by the general public, that's an affirmation of his greatness; such was the case with Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, and Bobby Timmons.

Enjoy the music.
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rok2id
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*****my visits to Usa were limited to NYC or L.A******

Next time you come, try to visit the United States. Because NYC and LA, ain't it.

Cheers
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rok2id
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*****but when a jazz artist is recognized and acknowledged by the general public, that's an affirmation of his greatness;****

I said that 3000 posts ago. The unwashed Rule!!

Cheers
frogman
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That's not quite what O-10 said:

***When a jazz artist is recognized and acknowledged by jazz aficionados, that's one thing, but when a jazz artist is recognized and acknowledged by the general public, that's an affirmation of his greatness; such was the case with Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, and Bobby Timmons.***

O-10, I am a little confused by that comment. Explain when and how "the general public" acknowledged any of the players you mentioned. I think that those who acknowledge(d) them are, by definition, "aficionados". I think that the general public, with the exception of players like Gets, Brubeck and a handful others who had jazz "hits" or were of extremely high profile like Miles would sadly not know (or have known) Silver or Timmons from Adam. What am I missing?
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