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
Dee Dee Bridgewater

LOVE AND PEACE: A TRIBUTE TO HORACE SILVER

Dee Dee Bridgewater(vocals), Stephane Belmondo(trumpet), Lionel Belmondo(tenor sax), Hein Van De Geyn(bass), Andre Ceccarelli(drums), Horace Silver(piano), Jimmy Smith(B3 organ)
Verve     Recorded in 1994

No notes, she just thanks everyone in the alpha quadrant for their support and help.

Nica's Dream               (horace silve, piano)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u-GfR6khjI

Song for my Father    horace silver, piano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZMY7FcUSmI

Filthy McNasty      jimmy smith B3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM8y_38-vg8

The Jody Grind           jimmy smith B3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Tf2xIkjZA

Cheers
**** And what did I guys tell you? ****

Well, not every day (lately), but at least every couple or so.   Gotta keep track of Rok’s collection 😊

One for you, Marija:

https://youtu.be/PBgUdsyPSqU




The Frogman Lives!!!   All is right in the world of Jazz.  Welcome back.  You were missed.

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