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

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stuartk

Excellent! I am a big fan of Aldana, Ginger, and Shorter.

 

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stuartk

Yes! Nightlife In Tokyo is excellent.  EA keeps getting better and better.

 

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stuartk

 

Yes! Pat is great in any setting-Group or Solo albums/cds.

 

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curiousjim

 

Start with Pat's 1st album/cd. He is so prolific.

 

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stuartk

 

Yes! I am a big Marc Johnson fan. Nice selection.

 

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curiousjim,

I understand.  Let me know if you want to part with some of those CDs.

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phillyspecial,

Starting your Jazz journey with "Chet" is a great jumping off point.

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curiousjim

At one time, I was impressed with Sonus Faber "Luito" and "The Toy" models.

 

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curiousjim

My pleasure. Yes! you can enjoy Tube-Rolling with this series. Kevin Deal of Upscale Audio can point you in the right direction. He knows the BHK series very well.  Keep me posted on your adventures.

 

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stuartk

His new CD is excellent. I am a big fan of Save Holland as well.

 

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stuartk

My pleasure. If you like the Vibes, check out the new Emmet Cohen release as well.

 

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stuartk

Thank You for the Cardas update.  Which cables/cords are you enjoying in your main System?

 

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stuartk

I would be hard-pressed to pick 1 TH album. He does not release a bad album(CD).

I started my journey with "The Time Of The Sun".

 

I will certainly check out Labyrinth.

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stuartk

Right On! I own about half of Tom's catalog on CD.  Respectfully, I think of him as the (white) Miles Davis. Never disappoints.

 

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stuartk

I really enjoyed Tom's "Labyrinth" disc. Anything with Kenny Werner, I am there!

Of course, Tom only plays (no pun) with A-List sidemen.

 

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stuartk

Yes! I have that book in my collection. My journey started with "Copenhagen Calypso" and "Meditations" CDs.

 

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