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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.
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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
1,908 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





pjw81563
1,908 posts
 
Yep, his style! Alex, do you have appropriate song for this behavior? :--))
Alek Its the weekend I know you are lurking....

(31) Saturday And Sunday (Rudy Van Gelder 24-Bit Remastering/2008) - YouTube


frogman
7,599 posts
 
Did someone say favorite tenor players?

https://youtu.be/C-o8EeITzYM

https://youtu.be/7AZsYsVWJz8

https://youtu.be/NSkRxpF7nbw

https://youtu.be/VBkiZdahsnc

https://youtu.be/svoGEnDX95c

So many more, so little time. So, what is “favorite” anyway? The absence of inclusion above of some of the acknowledged “greatests”, especially the mighty Coltrane might seem strange. I love them also and would acknowledge that they were indeed the greatest, in part on an intellectual level. However, some simply have a way of telling a story that for some reason is crystal clear TO ME and they always put a smile on my face.

Btw, sorry for my absence. Very busy as work gets rolling again and other commitments. No Bay of Pigs aspirations, but hoping…….; and related to “other commitments”.

Best to all and thanks pjw. A beast of a player and undoubtedly a favorite.

https://youtu.be/QCOAvvumyWg





mary_jo
1,525 posts
 
That is very beautiful pjw, thank you!

Yes, I work on Saturdays and Sundays and during Summer Season it is from morning till evening but when the Season is over, all is quite flexible, meaning if I wish to work, I work, when not, I just take my hobbies and enjoy in them...
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