Were you already familiar with the original recording?
What about "Our Song" and the live "Sleeper"?
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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While piddling around my place this Sunday morning I stumbled across a pbs documentary, Misters Rogers: It’s You I Like - and to my surprise on his show I found out he had many many musicians on his show including jazz artists. This is a show/documentary that can be shared with others no matter the age and or relationship. Many world - renowned jazz musicians visited the Neighborhood for special segments and jam sessions:
Notable Jazz Guest Appearances on the Mister Rogers Show Wynton Marsalis (Trumpet): Visited in 1986 to play jazz versions of Neighborhood songs like "It’s You I Like". Tony Bennett (Vocals): Visited in 1975 to perform and draw for the neighbors. Branford Marsalis (Saxophone): Appeared alongside other members of the Marsalis family. Eric Kloss (Saxophone): A blind jazz saxophonist who demonstrated his craft and discussed his "reading machine". Kenny Burrell (Guitar): A legendary jazz guitarist who appeared as a musical visitor. Mary Lou Williams (Piano): Though not appearing as frequently, she is often cited among the elite jazz talents associated with the Pittsburgh scene that fueled the show’s music. The jazz music on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was primarily performed by a regular in-house trio, led by musical director Johnny Costa, who was known as the "White Art Tatum" for his virtuoso jazz piano style. Fred Rogers, himself a trained musician, who had a Bachelor of Arts in Music, insisted on hiring high-caliber jazz artists to ensure children were exposed to sophisticated, "real" music rather than simplified "kiddie" songs. The show studio musicians known as the ’The Neighborhood Trio’. The Neighborhood Trio (Regular Musicians) The core group performed live in the studio for nearly every episode, providing background music, transitions, and character themes:
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How times have changed! Great Jazz regularly on television. “The Subject Is Jazz”: https://youtu.be/nCS_MxgRXe4?si=UXUNbwdgMF9tAnm- “Jazz Casual”: https://youtu.be/kmnb2Oh7bgI?si=qjtUw0RaiUF6WrXo ”Jazz Party” https://youtu.be/odgHMvESF-U?si=usPawId2K083lm7_ ”Stars of Jazz” https://youtu.be/qcV6JTCu3FQ?si=DNz9sTFbmHu8UTFV “Jazz Scene USA” (calling @mahgister) https://youtu.be/m7ZuoB_4_8E?si=HRGb5xySUvpG8W5r
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@curiousjim -It's great you can borrow CDs from your library. I often stream CDs to decide if I want to purchase them. I really enjoyed the live show of this CD. I'm on the fence about purchasing. |
I’ve never heard of Eric Kloss the blind jazz saxophonist but I have now. Here’s his 1969/1970 offering on Prestige - To Hear Is To See (Full Album) Very forward sounding with great groove esthetics. |
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