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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
pjw81563
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I listened to the 4 discs of that new release of early McCoy Tyner sessions. It is an import but the sonics are fine. Each of the first 3 discs contain 2 full albums totaling 6. The 4th disc was a surprise. Its and Eric Dolphy lead group with Tyner on piano playing live in Munich. I found the recording session here:

https://www.amazon.com/Eric-Dolphy-Munich-Session-Mainstream/dp/B00KNYXZIC

The above album is presented in its entirety on disc 4 but the sonics on this are pretty bad compared to the first 3 discs. Still worth the price and I would buy it asap before its out of print and the price gouging starts. Here is the original link for the box set:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KLCRVNT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


pjw81563
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alex 

Thanks for the Eddie Costa links. On that last one he is listed as the Vibraphonist. A very talented musician.


Here is a cool trio session with Walter Bishop Jr. on piano:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p2R34reoQI

pjw81563
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nsp try Discogs for the Byrd Slow Drag LP.
schubert
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 I believe the first person that introduced McCoy Turner to me was the Principal Violinist of a prominent German Symphony Orchestra . He was also a major fan of Oscar Peterson as well .
mezzrow
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Alan Broadbent “You, the Night and the Music,” Antonio Forcione “Sketches of Africa,” Duke Ellington “Far East Suite.”
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