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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
pryso
1,901 posts
 
Q:  What is one of the most unusual instruments to appear in a jazz recording?

A:  The harpsichord in Artie Shaw's "Summit Ridge Drive".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycdINaa8St0

schubert
7,386 posts
 
WOW, if than ain't jazz there ain't  no such thing!Great sound for You Tube as well  pryso, thanks so much .
I rest my case on the tightest band in Swing .
alexatpos
1,169 posts
 
Pryso, more harpsichord in jazz, for you...

https://youtu.be/TWGH7QpeBCo
acman3
4,116 posts
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lClaQLsBb-4
nsp
653 posts
 
pryso
re: your 11/26 post all members solo on every number at live shows. I think this practice besides being monotonous also is cheating the paying customer . Most shows or music sets have a pre-determined time for the act to perform. If every player solos on EVERY song it stands to reason that the group will play LESS songs for that set or show, thus  exposing the listener to less music and variety. i think this cheats the customer.
My feeling is bass and drums  should get solo exposure  occasionally but not all the time. It's a good point you make.
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