FYI, many of the Jazz titles I mention here were introduced to me through reading the Penguin Jazz Guide. It definitely has its shortcomings but especially in my first decade of exploring Jazz, I found it quite a valuable resource.
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 aside from myfavorites that include Bobo Stenson, Tord Gustavsen, Marcin Wasilewski, Tomasz Stanko, Wolfert Brederode just to name a few, I'm a good fan of Will Ackerman. Ackerman is an acoustic guitarist and is the founder of Windham Hill Records. There are 2 albums Flow and Brothers I thoroughly enjoy and while Acketman is widely categorized as New Age and contemporary instrumental music, these 2 albums feature some talented musicians known to play in jazz contexts. |
Rachelle Ferrell - Individuality (Can I Be Me?) This song is produced by the late George Duke 2000 Capitol Records, LLC This lady can sing her face off. Although she is pegged in the Discogs category of Funk/Soul, Rhythm & Blues - She’s one of the greatest vocalist Jazz or otherwise I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing live. And George Duke adding his Jazz pedigree in the arrangements leaves you feeling you’ve seen a singer that can surely sing Jazz.
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Rachelle Ferrell • The Full Album - Individuality (Can I Be Me?) Check it out... |
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