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

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CTA- s/t (1969)
One of Rock Music's very best debut albums that crosses over to us Jazz fans.
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I am looking for Warren Battiste- "just friends" on CD.
Let me know if one of you guys can help me out- PM me.
As above-
Jazz is an intellectual, specialized genre from the very beginning.
Classical falls into this nomenclature as well. Both styles lack the following of Popular (pop) music for better or worse.
Another Bill Evans unreleased concert from 1976 is slated for a March drop date. "On a Monday Evening" Concord label.  The last (2) have been nothing less than Outstanding!
After reading the article- orpheus10-

what is your "spin" on Chet ?  BTW, no one has answered my query about the Warren Battiste CD ? Nice.
Good to see a few guys from the Dallas/Metroplex area.
I will look you guys up next time I am passing through.