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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.
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pjw81563
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Keith Jarrett in Oslo 1974 brings a more soothing harmonies to meld with Garbarek's typically experimental (avant garde) creativity.

(9) Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek & "Nordic Quartet" Oslo 1974 (NRK TV-studio) - YouTube
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mahgister
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Happy to help. I like the trio as well. Are you familiar with guitarist Terje Rypdal, drummer Jon Christensen, bassist Arild Anderson and brass/reed man Jan Garbarek?
Thanks...I know those names and own many albums tough but not some of these albums....

My deepest  appreciation for your insight.....
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mahgister
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I like the Nordic Bands , esp, the Danish Radio, Danes are under less
stress than any others .


https://youtu.be/1D1TFW2QDQE
Oh thanks for this big band.... Marvellous.... And yes i am too very found of the nordic cool....
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I begin to listen to some album of the  Esbjörn Svensson trio ....

"When everyone has gone".....

Astounding freshness and creativity....Sometimes music is heaven...

Thanks  pjw81563


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRiemxo4ZWU
pjw81563
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mahgister I have been listening to a lot of the Scandinavian musicians, old and new, over this past summer.

All of them, old and new, are extremely talented and diverse musicians.

Garbarek and his 4 bandmates I listed that played with him on the 1970 album titled Afric Pepperbird recorded the majority of their music on the ECM label.

ECM, since its inception in 1969, has welcomed the majority of jazz artists that are, shall we say, a breed apart. The music these artists create simply cannot be called "jazz"

The music on ECM label releases has been called many things.

avant garde, diverse, world, improv, and free are 5 words that have been used but I myself prefer the word "creative"

Please post your favorite creative Scandinavian artists songs. I always enjoy new music that I am unfamiliar with.

EST’s "When Everyone Has Gone" is one of my favorites. This one also gets repeated listening sessions:

(9) Esbjörn Svensson Trio Plays Monk - YouTube

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