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

Showing 50 responses by jafant

stuartk

 

Good to see you back in the Musical fold. Here are a few David Murray titles for openers;

2015- Perfection

2012- Be My Monster Love

1999- Octet Plays Trane

1997- Creole

1996- Tribute to Don Pullen

1996- Dark Star

1991- Blue Monk

1988- Ming's Samba

1988- Lucky Four

 

Happy Listening!

wharfy

 

We Audiophiles will always have "Swiss Movement".

 

Happy Listening!

curiousjim

 

Nice score on those albums. Start at the beginning or earliest album in the 25 disc collection.

 

Happy Listening!

curiousjim

Nice score! on those P.S. Audio separates.  The BHK series is quite special.

 

Happy Listening!