In general, I'm not a big band fan, but that is one of the best big bands ever assembled; there are so many stars in that band.
I know I had it, but I don't think I still got it.
Keep up the good work.
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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A live performance at Carnegie Hall 1994. The band is excellent and represents old and new musicians for that period. Vanessa Williams and Dee Dee Bridgewater enter the stage and exchange scatting at the 5:45 mark. Betty Carter enters at 7:45 and starts a scat - trombone exchange with JJ Johnson. (4) Now’s The Time / Ray Brown, J.J. Johnson, Jackie McLean, Joe Henderson, Roy Hargrove and all stars - YouTube |
Just ordered these two albums and I think they are worth of your attention Billy Taylor 'Uptown' from 1960. live at the Prelude... https://youtu.be/jvXPWsBVBGM Barney Kessel 'Red hot and blues' from 1988. with B.Hutcherson and K.Barron https://youtu.be/5FGRRwvzzW4 |
Julian "Cannonball" Adderley CANNONBALL ADDERLEY QUINTET AT THE LIGHTHOUSE cannonball Adderley(alto sax), Nat Adderley(cornet), Victor Feldman(piano), Sam Jones(bass), Louis Hayes(drums) One of the Iconic Jazz album covers Landmark 1960 Notes: Cannonball’s third album. "One of the few Eastern groups to have played at The Lighthouse. They became the first non-cool group to record there.." Cannonball, "non-cool"??? Even the cover photo is the definition of COOL. sack o’ woe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N45hYXNu12o azule serape https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j44fKJ-A6hs exodus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DUplYvYLl8 our delight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCuuR6iHeR0 Cheers |
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