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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
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The Op's last post was six month ago. Hope you are ok.

 

I hope orpheus10 is ok.

Baby Face Willette does not have a large output of recorded music but I like all of his albums and Eight Ball maybe his best.

 

But then again I am partial to Hammond B3 players. Who else would check all of the NYC Jazz venues to see when the late Dr, Lonnie Smith was coming to town?

I'm gonna miss the Doctor 😥

From his last recording session and a must - own (for me)

(28) Dr. Lonnie Smith - Why Can't We Live Together (Feat. Iggy Pop) - YouTube

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mahgister
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Thanks very much , the two of you, for Lonnie Smith and and Baby Face Willette..

 

I know none of them...

And i love Hammond organ, i never know why i love it so much?

But love had no reason...

pjw81563
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I had the privilege of seeing Dr. Lonnie Smith live a dozen times at various NYC Jazz venues. A couple of times with Lou Donaldson as Lou and Lonnie collaborated on a few album recording sessions.

I also would check the NYC Jazz venues for Donaldson residences and would still be going to see Lou if he did not retire a few years ago. Lou is 95 years young!!

Dr, Lonnie Smith was named the year’s best organist by the Jazz Journalists Association nine times.

Here is a really good Downbeat Magazine article published the day after the Doctor passed away

In Memoriam: Dr. Lonnie Smith, 1942–2021 (downbeat.com)

@Mahgister I can recommend some Lou Donaldson and Dr. Lonnie Smith recordings if you are interested.

Here is one they collaborated on and its a really funky fun jam session featuring the great George Benson on guitar. 

 

pjw81563
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George Benson Cookbook featuring Dr Lonnie Smith on Organ

 

mary_jo
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pjw and mahgister 💗

All well here. And with this nice music, even better. 🙂

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