Franck Avitabile - Paris Sketches (CD). In an uncanny way, this is the perfect companion to Jamie Cullum- Twentysomething (CD/SACD). Both discs feature the Jazz Trio in action.
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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.
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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curiousjim Stream it first. If you like it, then purchase. Paris Sketches is well-produced, well-recorded. Very much like Jamie Cullum's "Twentysomething", it is a Reference disc to my ears. In comparison, Franck works with well-established musicians on this outing, whereas Jamie did not. Both discs are excellent examples of the piano led Jazz trio.
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@jafant @curiousjim Thanks for sharing. I was not aware of either of them They have Jamie Cullum's "Twentysomething" and Franck Avitabile's "Paris Sketches" on Spotify. I listened to both and I like them both. I am not a big vocal jazz fan but listen occasionally when I'm in the mood. Jamie Cullum's vocals are ok to my ears. |
pjw81563 Excellent! Good to read that you dig those releases. The importance of Jamie's release, is that, all of those songs were recorded in the Analog domain. Then, converted to Digital circa 2004. Very unique in their approach to reach Jazz fans. At that time, Jamie was 23, very impressive as his musical scope was quite deep. I had an entry level high-fi system, still I could hear the "magic". My ears did not prove wrong once I played his CD on a $100K system!
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