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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
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daledeee1
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I never really got into a lot of the "old" jazz.  I found a lot of it dissonant.  Now that I am retired I need to go back and listen some more. But here is a list of what I like
Pat Metheny "bright sized life"  "Letters from home"
Joni Mitchell "Shadows and Light"  Live album with Jaco PastoriusStan GetzGlen Miller OrchestraMokave "Afrique"  Some of the best sounding piano recording I have heardWeather Report and Return to Forever.  Am I out of bounds? 
Mike Garson "Oxnard Sessions"  Reference RecordingsFourplay "Elixer"Miles Davis "Kind of Blue"
orpheus10 OP
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Mary_jo, I don't think there is anyone who would not want to be in another time period presently, just don't everybody rush back to the 70's, it could get crowded.
orpheus10 OP
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Daledeee, no you're not at all out of place; I have all of the artists you posted in my collection.

I think we all have different moods, and play the albums you posted from time to time. From my point of view, it's all about what pleases you, I see no need in learning how to listen; either you like or you don't like it, otherwise you waste money buying it.

Please post some of your favorite albums and enjoy the music.
orpheus10 OP
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Here are some pop tunes from the 70's;


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MFbn8EbB4k


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBn_oUH8Uo0


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


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv3Br2jnBcU
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rok2id
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My Favorite Things:

I always felt McCoy's contribution was as great, if not greater than that of Coltrane on that tune.

Cheers
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