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
Art Blakey and the Messengers

A NIGHT IN TUNISIA

Lee Morgan(trumpet), Wayne Shorter(tenor sax), Bobby Timmons(piano), Jymie Merritt(bass), Art Blakey(drums)
Blue Note  1960 / 1989

Notes: "This album is a prime example of Blakey's expressed desire to showcase his young talent.  Not only is there extended solo room for the musicians; further, all but the title tune were written and arranged by the talented junior Jazz citizens in his group."

A Night in Tunisia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHKyVJ5YfNU

Sincerely Diana (alternate take)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdAbcUlX1g8

When Your Lover Has Gone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyJ1fEHnNBc

So Tired
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9azrAX45kY

Cheers