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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
pjw81563
1,907 posts
 
Well its seems as if all the so-called Aficionados have jumped ship. I assume The Frogman is working / on tour. Maybe he's a hostage in North Korea, or perhaps he's planning Bay of pigs 2.0.
The OP has quit Jazz and gone into primitive third world noise.
Our friends in Croatia, including the Queen, have disappeared.
The other regulars don't post as often as they once did.
Soooooo, there is no one to communicate with.
There are still viewers.
I'm still here rok. A little busy with work now. 

RE frogman  

Here is one of his favorite tenor players at his best:

(31) Those 7 Times Michael Brecker Went Beast Mode | bernie's bootlegs - YouTube

And a musician explains how Michael Brecker plays a 2 - 5 - 1 and super imposing different chords over the top of what's actually written.

(31) Michael Brecker's Face Melting ii-V-i On Blue Bossa - YouTube

If the frogman is not on tour or vacation this post may bring a response from him.

I see Marija is still here just having work issues as well.

Alek is always lurking.....   :-)
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coltrane1
887 posts
 
Chico Freeman - To Hear A Teardrop In The Rain.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrFRdQeGgw0
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coltrane1
887 posts
 
@rok2id, I had that on vinyl in the early 80's. But since it was a smaller label release it never made it to CD in the states. I believe Japan released it in the 2000's. Great album! And yes, On A Clear Day was a true standout on that record!
mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
I see Marija is still here just having work issues as well.
True. And those are just small things. I am too ashamed to even mention bigger ones. People might think that we are all stupid.

Alek is always lurking.....  :-)
Yep, his style! Alex, do you have appropriate song for this behavior? :--))

If the frogman is not on tour or vacation this post may bring a response from him.

I bet he keeps an eye on this forum every day...

The OP has quit Jazz and gone into primitive third world noise.
Lol, maybe he has found a path...finally.

They are dead bodies....
I think they are just lazy and expect others to do their stuff...
pjw81563
1,907 posts
 
Good afternoon Marija.

Do you work on Saturdays as well. If so you could unwind tonight by listening to Jazz Ballads.

(31) John Coltrane-My One and Only Love - YouTube

(31) "Nancy Wilson/Save Your Love For Me" - YouTube

(31) Chet Baker - Almost blue - YouTube





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