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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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tyray
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These kids can play...Eddie Moore, Jaylen Ward, Isaiah Petrie- "Clementine"

This kid can play...The Call - Isaiah Petrie

This guy is one of the few who has mastered playing Jazz, Blues, Country and even Rock and Roll all at the same time. With who’s musicianship and showmanship is unmatched. Clarence Gatemouth Brown - "Leftover Blues" [Live from Austin, TX] Check out his fiddle/violin playing at 5:06. Unbelievable showmanship and master of his instrument.

Colonel Claypool’s Bucket of Bernie Brains (Praxis) - Live at Bonnaroo 22 june 2002 part 1/2 Bernie Worrell is one of the most underrated keyboard players I’ve ever heard. RIP Original P. Check out at 38:00 when Les Claypool pulls out his banjo bass and all four musicians improvise for 10 minutes straight.

Everyone have a good rest of the weekend.

stuartk
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Gatemouth was a rare talent. Most often regarded as a Blues player, his music  encompassed all the genres mentioned plus Cajun/Zydeco. Accordingly, he preferred the term "American Music" to describe his style. 

tyray
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How could I have forgotten Cajun/Zydeco? Very underrated stuff. Ain't nothing like a Zydeco jam session.

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fire_water
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Bobo Stenson,  Tord Gustavsen and Marcin Wasilewski are in my playlists. Bobo Stensen's Cantando, Tord Gustavsen's The Other Side or Wolfert Brederode's Black Ice for late night listening with lights out, candles lit and cognac in hand. But let's not forget those incredible balads by Archie Shepp to liven things up or his sultry late night saxophone mastery! I have many other musicians I follow but lately these are my go to and on my LaScalas this music comes to life.

 

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curiousjim
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Listening to The Elmo Hope Trio, Hope In Motion.

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