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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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stuartk
4,039 posts
 

@acman3 

I haven’t listened to him extensively but I’ve had difficulty engaging emotionally with what I have heard. Whether rightly or wrongly, I’ve come away with a sense that he’s rather cerebral. Of course, this is not to say he’s not a master. I’ve heard him with Evans, with Rollins, with Carter and the live trio... I think it was called  "Jim Hall Live". Perhaps you can recommend others.

 

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mahgister
15,057 posts
 

Oups! Another one i did not know..

 

Thanks...

Yes, Peter Bernstein is a great player! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyYTqnJ70VE

 

frogman
7,599 posts
 

Jim Hall was one of the true giants.  Very nuanced player.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLut9KQdIHDDrVrYIPlZ7l4bWbsqs7Y5G7&si=STboAZeklAmcGv67

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLriPIg0RpIgweZ9bD1lA3F6aoxySomwSC&si=oiHqKRo1tB8WwPLq

 

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curiousjim
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I’ve been listening to the new Jazz releases on Qobuz and it amazes me what they are called Jazz.  But there are a few out there that are worth a listen, sort of. I’m not sure if I like the remasters of the 50’s-60’s greats and some of what they’re calling new releases are just reissued or made into High Res.

acman3
4,426 posts
 

Stuartk, I like them all, but a safe start is the Telarc mid-nineties recordings. He went on an absolute tear around then .I know the sound won't distract.

If you like Art Farmer they have a great live recording from the early 60's.

The one with Jimmy Giuffre called "Western Suite" is a Favorite.

Just try them all!

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