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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
ramonron
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Thanks for the compliment Orifice10 but sorry to disappoint you. I think I have a pretty good ear for jazz and a good bs sensor but I not much talent for writing about it. Just a post here and there if you behave.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PBHWgtemaGk
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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Bobby Timmons -- THIS HERE IS BOBBY TIMMONS

All his 'hits' are here. Nice fleeting touch on the keyes. No pulverizer here. His style sort of reminds me of Gene Harris.

Some people call this Soul-Jazz, I call it Jazz-Jazz.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB2P1oaP-gk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNjRQo-zpKA

The first CD to be played thru my new Polks LSIM705's.

Cheers
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rok2id
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And the hits just keep coming.

Art Blakey Quintet -- A NIGHT AT BIRDLAND

Who is Pee Wee Marquette?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAR-ESxB5Go

Silver, Blakey and Brown in the same group!! Should violate some fairness doctrine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdb1bUaBIVk

And a few more very good Dat Dere's:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeIHxZlES3c

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Rok, I call this "Bobby Timmons" jazz, it's just that unique; relaxed, soothing, and uncomplicated, but yet it reaches the depths of one's soul.

"Moanin" needs no words, the music communicates that low as you can go feeling, and there is nothing left to do but "Moan".

Keep em coming.

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
5,988 posts
 

Rok, when you heard Pee Wee Marquette on a record, you knew to get ready for some of the best jazz you had ever heard, and maybe that was the best "Jazz Messenger" group ever.

One can never have too many "Dat Dare's" or "Nica's Dreams"; now we know why one can never have too many "Nica's Dreams".

I'm sure you'll enjoy the music better than ever with your new Polk speakers.
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