1. Home
  2. music
  3. 1361722327

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
1,901 posts
 

The John Coltrane Quartet inComblain-la-Tour Jazz Festival in Belgium on August 1, 1965.

 The concert took place outdoors on a chilly night, and video footage shows visible vapor rising from the shoulders and instruments of the musicians. This visual adds to the intensity of the performance and the perception that the musicians were playing with an almost supernatural "cold" heat.

https://youtu.be/ehYM_cg2DHI?si=-94pQVKzsLCm34bs

acman3
4,422 posts
 

It just doesn't get any better than that. I've seen it before, but brings tears.

Thanks!

wharfy's avatar
wharfy
563 posts
 

@pjw81563 -Thanks for the Eric Alexander and James Carter links. Yes, Carter is the Hendrix of the sax. 

Have you listened to Oliver Nelson's, The Blues and The Abstract Truth?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-zaI8lLrQA

pjw81563
1,901 posts
 

@wharfy 

Yes I have an SACD from Analog Productions of Nelson’s BATAT. Very good dynamics on both the CD layer as well as SACD.

Here is a dynamic range site with 187,449 albums review’s so far. It is an excellent resource when shopping for both vinyl and digital music.

https://dr.loudness-war.info/

When James Carter has a residency in NYC I seldom miss a show. Have seen him over a dozen times and he never disappoints. Most time its his organ trio with a guest every now and then. He really gets into the performances and has everybody tapping there feet and hands along with head shaking.

In 2013 I saw Carter preform with Odean Pope and the late Pharoah Sanders and it was a real treat seeing those three playing off each other. 

Here is Pope and Carter live

https://youtu.be/R6iLfPUjuk0?si=P1v3lY9EPOZk0QSt

Pharoah Sanders live playing a highly accessible tune showing he is just as comfortable playing softer jazz as he is with the usual dissonant honks and screeches with which he was most known for.

https://youtu.be/MyhD_GPrINA?si=RHgmHj5TdfMOqVTS

 

 

privatefuture
56 posts
 

ISO Art Ensemble of Chicago recommendations. I had the great fortune of finding an outstanding copy of Nice Guys at a thrift store and boy did it kick my butt back into jazz appreciation.

More to discover