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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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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

Gene Harris Quartet  --  IT'S THE REAL SOUL
with special guest Frank Wess(flute & tenor sax)

Notes with comments on the history of each tune, and a short piece on how Harris got started in the world of music.
Recorded Live in Pittsburgh in 1995.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyNL4T7JBpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Mtu_H0JMI

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_KDD8IUO8I

If I have posted this before, well, it's like The Frogman says, "you can't get too much Gene Harris".

Cheers
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I really enjoyed Maynard Ferguson; a musician who I have very fond memories of.


On a weekend at my favorite watering hole, before Maynard got fat, and was still at the top of his game, I overheard this group of people who had put two tables together and were partying.

I was seated at the bar not far away, sipping on a scotch, and observing the revelers. They were having a grand time, and it was not until I overheard one of them challenge somebody in the group that; "I bet you can’t do it", that the group really got my attention. 

The challenge seemed to be aimed at the someone who was the most tipsy in the group. That’s when somebody handed him a trumpet, and he got up and imitated Maynard Ferguson’s famous high note. The guy really muffed it, and they all had a big laugh, but since he was Maynard Ferguson, it didn’t matter.


That was the only time I ever saw a celebrity out just having a good time with his friends.
orpheus10 OP
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Rok, you're stretching my order list; I had forgotten just how good Maynard Ferguson really was.
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rok2id
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Maynard:

Golden age of music and gear.   There was so much choice.   All at very reasonable prices at the audio clubs.   (Had to be affordable for Military Personnel).  The Sony's I referred to were the one with the Flat speakers.  These I believe:

https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649119232-classic_sony_apm33_speakers_flat_square_woofers_with_stands/images/729981/

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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There are strange things going on in some places on this planet, that I don't understand and I am compelled to comment on them.

Since my very first memory of life on this planet, there has been nothing more fascinating than "girls". The very first time I saw a pretty little girl, I pointed at her, and told my mother I wanted a pretty little girl just like that one.

I know we're not supposed to comment on anything that's not audio, so lets assume she was carrying a portable radio. (at 5 years old)

How can anyone harm females just because they're females?
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