BTW, Cannonball is the greatest; never to far out, never to near in, but just right.
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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Inna my friend, I was just thinking about you; that's one of my all time favorite tunes. It wasn't so far out that they should not have got it, but they do seem to be stuck in a rut lately. The jazz they keep repeating hasn't been on my play list for some time. It was nice of you to send something fresh. I've got a real wild version of that tune, but I can't find it; this will have to do, Send some more tunes that you've been into. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrTMc2i6Lzc |
Rok, I enjoyed all of those Cannonball and Nat Adderley links, they brought back many fantastic memories. My listening room at that time was which ever nightclub I happened to be in, and the dance was the "Philly Dog". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4rXEKtC8iY |
Inna, my musical friend, I have not forgotten about you; here's something for us to enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1QST4cJrzs Some people hear music in a vacuum, but with me, it alwats evokes pictures; "I remember her, or at least someone who looked like her". The nice thing about memories is the fact that they are frozen in time. |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aiw_MDVgtQ&t=1908s Grant Green and Baby Face Willette were also close friends. |
"Blues In Maude's Flat" I could paint a picture titled "Blues In Maude's Flat" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n3VJQIKduU |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNjHFgA_yU8&list=OLAK5uy_k74gw6GLv9XKlnVpopHfYOFV-MWJSdg6Y&i... Is anybody young enough to remember "The Dragon Lady"? |
A continuation of Billy Bang’s music; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXAAVRVrZc8&list=OLAK5uy_k74gw6GLv9XKlnVpopHfYOFV-MWJSdg6Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryU4UL9E0Fo |
Inna, my musical friend, I just thought about you recently; I put a metal cassette in my Sony TC-KA3ES, which I've been told is comparable to your Dragon, and it sounded pretty good. That video reminded me of all the beautiful young ladies I admired from afar that I never even spoke to, I can still remember their names they were so striking. I've taken this isolation time to listen to all genres of music, and tune up gear. It's good to hear from you. |
Inna, I liked the Armenian guitar. Lately, I’ve been in a forlorn mood, and Otmar Liebert suits my mood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-gaztkFEzI&t=106s https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=otmar+liebert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh1isv5s0uo |
I listened to this while cruising past the multicolored rings of Saturn; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mz5rR0y0fM |
Inna, are you familiar with this vocalist; I can feel her emotion when she sings; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MtQY-gtdH4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Gc581JThk |
"Instabul" the city where all the spys cross paths, even "Secret Agent Man" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60hUz36KIqM Instabul was on my list as cities to visit, but didn't quite make it. In my collection, John is always moving at a blistering fast pace; that was different and very nice. In regard to that girl, who cares that she couldn't sing, her emotion made up for that, and the music was boss. I've submitted this before, but I don't believe I got your opinion; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO0-mfey2BM |
Inna, with all due respect, while we can agree on "Flamenco Arabian" and other exotic music; when it comes to jazz, you have absolutely no sensitivity in regard to the Genre. There is nothing wrong with that, I have absolutely no sensitivity in regard to classical music. Taste in music is extremely complex; it began from the first musical notes we became aware of as toddlers, and continued from that time on. Some claim there is good music and bad music; I claim that what ever music you like is good music, and whatever music you dislike is bad music. Jazz is just not your cup of tea. That was some of the best jazz I've ever heard in my entire life, but you didn't like it. As I previously stated, there are only two types of music; music you like, and music you dislike. |
Schubert, I liked the music and the voice; I had a lot of hope many years ago, as a matter of fact, I was certain things would not be like they are today. Unfortunately, all my hope is used up, and there is no bank where I can borrow some more hope. On a positive note, I'm glad this little group is still thriving and contributing good music that I enjoy from time to time. I wish everyone the best. |
In regard to Lonnie Smith's recent passing; he had many different facets; my favorite was slightly different from most; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEp4pJ32Es8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_DYotzu2No |
Bobby Timmons is one of my favorite jazz musicians, his music resonates with me, and many of the working class people it was written for as well. Jazz is the purest expression of the inner person who creates it, since his music expresses my inner person, I want to know everything about him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Timmons I have no ideas about the substance abuse problems associated with jazz musicians; however, I will say that the problems have nothing to do with the music; I have been very close friends with musicians who had the problem, and it didn't help them play better one iota; they couldn't play when they needed it, and they couldn't play when they had too much. In common with Bobby Timmons, they had a rare talent that comes along once in a "Blue Moon"; a talent that makes mere music rise above itself and become a part of the "spirit world" that resides in all living human beings. "Moanin" ;I've been beating the pavement looking for a job and can't find one. My unemployment done run out, and now all I can do is "Moan". Bobby Timmons music was a success because it connected with the working man on the street in a special way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnVP5KdQkI4 |
Might I remind you Rok, there was a time when Europe couldn't stay out of Africa; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scramble_for_Africa |
Alex, I thank you so very much for that information. According to Keegiam, Freddie "whoever's" solo is too strident. According to Frogman, "Also, he spends a lot of time on the high register at the beginning of his solo; rather unusual for Morgan who really wasn’t a great high note player. I can understand the “strident” comment." With that in mind.................... However, I thank you Alex and I will add that to my collection as soon as possible. |
Nice response to the retort for "The mutual admiration society" but you failed to cover up your own tracks. One of the greatest tunes in "Jazz history" that included one of the greatest solos in Jazz History, played by one of the greatest trumpet players in jazz history, and you have the gall to throw in one of your "trite" criticisms. |
1:11am This post is for the true blue "Jazz Aficionado", the kind who can just sit and listen, enjoying the music for an entire afternoon; not the snarky fake kind who finds fault with everything. I would like to bring your attention to two very different versions of "Night In Tunisia" by Art Blakey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADWODreyby0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KERkWcpWtU |
re-lar-kvothe6, "Love jazz of all kinds but the fusion of the 70s influenced me over all else" With that thought in mind, I'll share some of the fusion in my collection; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qmIXVOEUKo&list=PLtJK_InIjqtQ25wfbgRYUK2PEMDBVnrI2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOckT1lF29g&list=PLsFighZslqvk1IXLVPmgwFkPte__BoE_X https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2hK6_o5Pdw The first time I heard this music I was totally blown away. |