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
nsp I got the "Getz at the Gate" disc now but have no time yet to give it a listen.

Work until 3pm job in Massapequa then back home clean up and back out to NYC to see Mr. James Carter. Set starts at 8pm. will be a long day.

I’m watching the following now to remind me that no matter what I am doing I get my ass to NYC every time JC comes to town. As if I need reminding. Hopefully I can get a long conversation with him in between sets. JC starts his solo at 3:37


I do wish that accordion player was in his band but you cant always get what you want. I would love to see James in a big band setting. He seems only to do that in Europe and not that often. Maybe one day.....


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

pjw no rush let me know when you get a chance to listen. Enjoy the show tonight. Tell James he has a new fan!!!