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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Frogman, fantastic Grossman clips, thanks! At least I’ve known about him for ages,
unlike Berg. I appreciate your
never-ending willingness to share great stuff with members here. I would say the “educational” balance is: gain
for JFA members +95%, gain for Frogman +5%. Two different reactions:
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Great stuff acman3, thanks. Keegiam, thanks, but no need to compare. I have been exposed to a lot of great stuff and learn a lot from you guys/lady. As in acman3’s clips, Elvin Jones’ was one of my favorite piano-less bands. Not too many horn players that can play credibly without a harmony instrument behind them. One more with both Grossman and the great Dave Liebman. With piano this time, but one of my favorite Elvin Jones records from that era. Liebman on soprano and Grossman on tenor: https://youtu.be/fZ8UY6pJe38 Grossman on tenor (no piano): https://youtu.be/sVK0hjDopXU Liebman on tenor (no piano): https://youtu.be/D4Y3x7SeRKo Astounding soprano playing by Liebman. Wayne Shorter, not too shabby either 😊: https://youtu.be/SEDeROOFGok |
I have Elvin Jones "Live at the Lighthouse" Volumes 1 and 2. Personnel: E Jones drums Steve Grossman tenor and soprano saxophone Dave Liebman tenor and soprano saxophone Gene Perla bass NO PIANO. I got it a few months back when frogman suggested I listen to Bob Berg, Steve Grossman and Dave Liebman. I have listened to it quite often as I bought a Japanese remaster in UHQCD format and the sonics are superb. |
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