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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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Tablejockey, as you are mentionong the guitar players more than other insrumentalists I will use the opportunity and ask you to listen the excellent last post of Sonny Criss that Orpheus posted.

There you will hear Ray Crawford on guitar, we have mentioned him earlier, hope nobody will object as I will post couple of links, in random order,where he played. It is all great music

First, with Ahmed Jamal, from 1955, drumless trio
https://youtu.be/ZmvwCTMO1Lg?list=PLF1lyo_kLguCy4_Q5RoyyRduydlNUs-JL

With Curtys Amy 'Katanga' from 1963.
https://youtu.be/wLxxeBRqqKw

Than, with Jimmy Smith 'Bluesmith' album from 1972.
https://youtu.be/cSgqS7yy5JM

His only album as leader, recorded 1961.'Smooth Groove' with great line up, but the label broke before it was released
https://youtu.be/fka0tp0WGPs
tablejockey
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0rpheus10- I left out mentioning you're giving me reason to revisit albums that have been collecting dust.

Nancy does an album with pianist George Shearing that includes "All Night Long"
Fantastic album-"The Swingins' Mutual." Highly recomended.

Also worth checking out, if not mentioned already-Nancy and Cannonball Adderly.
A great  album to play while having dinner with that special someone.

Since I brought up George, he also did an album with the Montgomery brothers, Wes included. "George Shearing and The Montgomery Brothers" I just played my copy and it reminded me to look for one in better condition!

You're assessment of Mary Lou is spot on. The music does sound a little  "dated" Not in bad way, but perhaps the melodies and song structure reflect what was popular for that period. Maybe that's why I never seeked  out her music. Having spent some earlier years learning the keys, I can appreciate her playing, that's about it. Can't put a finger on why exactly I'm not drawn to the music.

alexatpos-nice stuff linked. Thanks. I gravitate towards Jazz with guitarists since i'm a long time player enthusiast. Reading a few early posts, i see there's a player or two in here as well.

Indeed, Ray Crawford is another fine player. Not much written about Ray. I seen his name mentioned over the years in mags, that's about it.  

orpheus10 OP
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For me personally, Mary Lou's music has a very unusual appeal; like a memory that you can't quite remember, because maybe you were too young, but it gives you a pleasant feeling.

Music affects us in more ways than we can put into words, maybe that's why we enjoy it so much, and seek to be able to hear the inner depths of every song.
orpheus10 OP
8,668 posts
 

Kenny Burrell was such a prodigious artist, that I'm sure I don't even come close to having all his best works. He is the next recommendation.

I suggest we submit our favorite works by him that will include his work as a sideman as well; that's how I first became acquainted with his guitar.

Here's one of my favorites from favorite LP.



                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP0flneNfaQ&list=PLC6556E715379CC6D
tablejockey
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O-some  timing here...
Before revisiting this thread, I randomly have been grabbing LP's to play with breakfast. My treasured 63 mono copy of  Blue and this one...

Kenny and Jimmy Smith-"Blues Bashin" I get my Hammond B3 fix.

MB is one of those rare albums IMO, every cut is great.

Do you have "The Dynamic Duo" Wes & Jimmy?

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