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
FWIW I've always enjoyed a recording of  Hoagy Carmichael music by the Rick Hollander Quartet 'Once Upon a Time' on Concord Jazz. 
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newbee, its worth a LOT !

To all, I know I repeat a lot .I learned a lesson from a guy named Bach.
They is no reason to invent something new until you
get to the very bottom of whats already before you .If I did what I feel I’d have 50 renditions of "Skylark"on here for compare and contrast .I’ll try to be better in future for your sake .
Sorry to interrupt...but I had to...late night session, in my living room...
Another piece 'from the shelf'...

Carmell Jones 'Jay hawk talk' from 1965. with Barry Harris and Jimmy Heath

https://youtu.be/UmFYqfJwtDw

https://youtu.be/oAS8p9JY1vA