Love the Bird songs, and have to say that Shorter is one of my all-time favorites, soulful or not!
Mintzer is very good!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSImxDNE6jQ
Mintzer is very good!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSImxDNE6jQ
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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Schubert, Thats the thing, I can hear heart/soul from all player in Shorter's band. They have been together for almost 20 years, and are playing in a very advanced style. Their interplay is right up there with Miles great late 60's group, which had Wayne Shorter, not surprisingly, in it. I am not offended by your viewpoint in the least and will ponder on it for awhile. It is always welcome. I also hear what you hear in Gonzalo Rubalcabla. I hear the same with Gregory Porter. Hard to get heard without the talent they have been given and developed. |
I found this gentleman recently and have been very impressed. Huge catalogue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQxJbRG7mo8 |
Nsp, I am one of the people in the past on this thread, who did not give Wynton his due. Much of my problem was his stanch neoclassical approach to Jazz music. This is Jazz and this isn't. I think you can tell where I am on that. We mentioned if everyone took his approach the music Jazz would be in a museum. There was never any doubt of his musical ability, and how darn good his bands are. This is a long thread and as is the case with long threads it tends to repeat. An opinion someone has 3 years ago or even a shorter period, may have changed or hardened. Mine on Wynton has softened. I do have most everything he did till he started putting out 3-4 records a year, around 2000, and I lost track. I still pick up the stuff I don't have. I even have 'Blood in the Field'. I think now you have to be looking for something wrong to find it with Wynton. Anyway, now you have an idea of what Frogman was referencing. |
Yes, I do believe he was talking about young and dumb, but the young encompasses many things, Strength, agility, speed, and Dumb is basically the same as brave, just a different side of the coin. Are you dumb or brave to get out of your foxhole and attack? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA-Uc6mjX6c |
Very insightful, and very good record. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHP1iKN0FIM Agree or disagree, Truth or propaganda, food for thought. https://www.bradmehldau.com/news-post/2019/5/30/note-from-brad-the-prophet-is-a-fool |
Very good record. Have you ever noticed how musicians play like the talk? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeZrKt1fJZM |
He uses the human voice in most songs, and is based on biblical books. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqxfdNm4gZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfHWsjJePyU |