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

Hey fellow Jazz heads!  Just noticed your posts expressing concern.  No need for concern at all, but thank you!  All is well.  It’s been an extraordinarily busy time with a very busy work schedule (yes, traveling) and in the process of moving out of our house and into a new one.  Amazing how much “stuff” one accumulates over the course of many years, specially with two grown children who are now on their own.  I’ll be checking in and contributing more soon.  Best wishes to all and have a wonderful Holiday season!

yes

Selling a house to go into another one is a job!

We will wait and wishes you all the best....

@acman3 

Been a Don Cherry fan for years.  Thanks for bringing him up and a BIG thanks for mentioning “Kansas City 3”.  I don’t think I’ve ever listened to it before.