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

@stuartk,

I thought I was having a polite conversation. That’s why I left with a smile as not to offend as I respect you.

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Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 (Live at Tanglewood 1970) 

I like the band, the group Chicago. I grew up in the Midwest. And Terry Kath was one the most underrated guitarist I’ve ever had the pleasure to listen to growing up.  

 

@tyray 

went and saw War about thirty years ago.  The only original member was Leroy Jordon.  Because he was the singer and the keyboard player everything sounded great.

Good times.

@stuartk 

I have the double CD set called "The Harold Land Carmell Jones Quintets" which has all of the tunes from Hear Ye on it.

I am positive I purchased the Mapenzi album on CD so I'm gonna try and dig it out of my collection.

I have a couple of the Timeless Allstars featuring Woody Shaw.

Speaking of trumpet players I have Carmell Jones's debut as a leader called "Jay Hawk Talk" which feature Jimmy Heath on tenor sax and Barry Harris on piano. Its a really good session of Hard Bop tunes with "What Is This Thing Called Love" as the standout track:

https://youtu.be/uBetQg4MkoY?si=Kwo96wPZcC3uLS75