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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Again Weather Report's "Black Market" leads us to music that is more local and authentic, if not as beautifully performed as Shorter and Hancock could do. But if it's real you're after: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVMmnYp_Zxs |
@frogman Ahhhh.... The Quintet. Remind and ye shall receive. Studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu0IfC_IUaAStudio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUC8NuiuXcs |
More of the view from Africa, untouched by American hands. This is from 1975: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EheIXOkbYCE |
Now a more modern attempt to relive that same Lagos-driven vibe. This from 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFSRCG4DrmI Maybe Weather Report should make a trip to Lagos to see what happens? |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvmKcB-nziE Nigeria 1971 - here we have an album in a more down-to-earth mode that Weather Report's Black Market. |
Following up on the great blues posts, there's something irresistible about R.L. Burnside laying it down in his hill country back yard. Back to basics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_DOnKJ232M |
frogman, we may be on different wavelengths. The piece I was referring to, posted by acman3, is "Antidote" not "Spain." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCEUc5pdy_w "Spain" is pure 4/4 and has its roots in the classic "Concerto de Aranjuez." I can't maintain 4/4 time listening to "Antidote." Thoughts? |
OK gang, let me say it's tough but rewarding to try to keep up with the music shared here. Lot's of great stuff, but real listening involves time and surrender. I felt like I needed to slow down and go deep tonight, with acman3's Jack Johnson reminder in my head. I put myself in the sweet spot, cranked it up to realistic volume and just focused. What a journey. Folks, do yourself a favor - empty your head and tune in to Jack Johnson. Just give it an hour. Amazing music. Thank you acman3. |
In the late 90s, I was in London and hooked up with an old friend. "Let's go hear jazz at Pizza Express in Soho" she said. My American superiority complex kicked in, so I scoffed at the concept of decent jazz at such a place. But of course we went. Enter Joe Locke on vibes. Great evening (i.e., American gets another lesson). Joe Locke and Bobby Hutcherson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzdp2QYMNMM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzSAKN3UdTI |
O10, we’re also lucky the legendary Sonny Rollins is still with us at 90. 1954 with Monk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jefG-h0W_ZU 1959: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TDS-s-GQ4I |
O10: <<What you misunderstood Keegiam is the fact that I have a hard time listening to Leon because he's no longer with us>> If you had explained this up front we would have understood immediately. It makes no sense to claim someone has "misunderstood" something that was inadequately set forth in the first place. Based on what I read and heard, my conclusion was that you were sharing music you couldn't stand to listen to (and having listened, I could see why) only because you were childhood friends, and I wasn't thrilled with having spent time checking out the tracks. I'll cop to an ill-informed conclusion, but not a misunderstanding. And RIP Leon. |
Sometimes it's sweet to put oneself in the hands of a good FM deejay (for me, usually when driving). I'm lucky to be within range of WPFW in DC. A few recent gems: Oliver Nelson Septet, "Stolen Moments" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbaGDDbpcQ4 Bobby Watson & Jack Walrath, "Cristo Redentor"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPIs7ZHLHFY Miles Davis, "Circle" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRiwDuzadl0 |
Well Rok & MJ, it ain't Croatia, but at least it's close. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhqQFs7huwU |
Yes, these works are exemplary, but I usually resist any effort to say "these are the most important." Why go there? The premise is "if you can only have three, these are the three." Not buying it. If your goal is for aficionados to weigh in on their favorites, that's fine. But the "best ever" angle is dubious. |
While exploring "Autumn Leaves," couldn't pass up sharing this Ben Webster/Oscar Peterson gig from '72: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5IaMdhVBFo |
Graciously
posted by frogman on the new "prodigies" thread (which is flopping), and
well worth sharing with you all here so it doesn't just vanish into the cloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-wglNPGzrQ&feature=youtu.be Also found this stage performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXZqYFDFgT8 |
Schubert, funny - this thread definitely leads to more outlay. Like Rok's recent posting of Mingus' "Changes Two." Already scored a still-sealed 45-year old copy of it yesterday (not necessarily a great idea I know, but if warped the SOTA vacuum will tame it - once I get it back up and running). We could all spend our moolah in worse ways. |
Trent, just catching up this evening. A few things: Welcome. I'm a newbie too. In spite of some of the bickering that goes on here, this thread will enrich your life. YT has a treasure trove of films of live performances, many of them with respectable audio tracks. Downright mesmerizing, especially if you appreciate live performances. YT's value is immeasurable. Re: "Girl from Ipanema," you posted that excellent link we just discussed on the Steve Hoffman site a month ago: "'The Girl from Ipanema' is a Far Weirder Song than you Thought." This is a very rigorous review of the innovative nature of this Jobim classic. For convenience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFWCbGzxofU Some folks are dismissive because of the ultra-cool, unemotional performances that were such a craze in the early 60s. But, in terms of composition, it's fascinating stuff. Stan Getz got it. Nice Desert Island list. I'm still wondering how we're going to power our turntables when we're washed up. |