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

Alex, I've purchased some of the albums you posted, and nothing can affirm more of what one aficionado thinks about another aficionado's taste, than the purchase of an album he either recommends or posts.

Keep those posts coming.

Frogman, although we have our disagreements, that doesn't diminish how important you are to this thread, and I never forget it.


I've been following the recent discussion carefully and find All of you important, he**, even the 'irascible uncle' is important.

Orpheus, I do have my list and haven't mentioned it since I've thought (and still do) that few would care, I mean, what's newbie has to say, really... 

But since you have brought up the subject, here is the list:

First place again by Paul Desmond

The Wonderful World of Jazz by John Lewis

Kind of Blue by Miles Davis

So Much Guitar by Wes Montgomery

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! Live at 'The Club' by Cannonball

Know What I Mean? by  Cannonball

Winter Moon by Art Pepper

Midnight Blue by Kenny Burrell

Let's get lost by Chet Baker

Alone Together by Chet Baker

Chet by Chet Baker

The Legendary Sessions by Chet Baker and Bill Evans

But Beautiful by  Bill Evans and Stan Getz

Duke Ellington & John Coltrane by Duke and John

John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman by John and Johnny

Blue Train by Trane

Time Out by Dave Brubeck Quartet

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