Last but not least, (actually it may or may not be least, I never heard of the guy, "Harish Raghavan"; "Calls For Action";)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyrQZZg2S94
This concludes jazz in Stereophile.
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.
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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Phineas Newborn Jr. : I have several of his CDs. Good player, But, he spent too much time in the upper range. The recording had little dynamic range. Some of the tunes contained too many flourishes. Almost as bad as Tatum. If there are no horns, the piano player cannot just tickle the high notes. There must be more power!!! Think Oscar and Gene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlUUbylwdnc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfNIVdnz1FQ But, a good album, just needed more weight from the piano. Cheers |
The current state of Jazz reminds me of the current state of politics in the West. Jazz used to be for working class folks in night clubs. Now, if for 'elites'. Left-wing and left leaning political parties used to be for working class people. Wages, conditions, unions etc.... Now there are for the elites in the universities and professional 'Political activists'. Most of whom have never had a job in their lives. Art imitating life?? Cheers |
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