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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@acman3 

And I appreciate it.

Hey CuriousJim, I was just showing you what Stuartk was referencing. That was the 1st that appeared, so no idea on cost. I'm sure the library is cheaper.

Meeting With Harold Mabern,  Harold Mabern, John Weber, Joe Farnsworth, Fabien Mary.  

@ezwind 

That’s really cool!
I’ve seen the Rippingtons and the Manhattan Transfer and that’s it. Oh and a few local bands.

Has anyone listened to An Evening With Ron Carter & Richard Galliano?  I listened to a couple of cuts earlier and I found the mix of an accordion and a double bass quite pleasant. I will listen to the rest later.

 

@jdougs ,

I’ll check out New Accordion Sound. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the Richard Galliano, Ron Carter album.  Pretty much all the accordion music I’ve ever heard has been Polka music or Weird Al, so it was a pleasant surprise.

I was going to say I’d never heard of Geri Allan, but I went through a list I made years ago and found I had two albums I had ripped MP3-160. I’ll have to stream them and some others this weekend, so I can keep up with the cool kids here.

@stuartk 

It’s great having you around,

The other day you mentioned Booker Ervin.  When I was looking to decide what Booker Little album to play, Booker Ervin’s name popped up and I listened to a couple of his albums that evening.

You have good taste my man.

@stuartk 

You could have warned me that the Penguins guide was over 1600 pages long!  I haven’t read a book that big since collage! 😁😁😁

@boxcarman

My story and most of the names are the same. Late seventies, Weather Report, Bob James, Earl Klugh Lee R. etc. My tastes have expanded over the years and I’ve been having great fun exploring various old timers and a few young bloods.

All the best.

Are there any clear recordings of Milt Jackson out there? Most everything I hear is sonically awful.  Flat and over modulated at the same time.

Gene Ammons,    God Bless Jug And Sonny.  I have this and Boss Tenor on CD.

Sorry @pjw81563 

I was Drain Bamaged when I asked that question.  In fact spent the day yesterday in the hospital trying to figure things out.  I’m back home now, but still having issues.

Growing old ain’t for the weak!

Jeff Darrohn,   T-Bird ‘60.   
 

Well recorded.  A lot of depth and separation.

Santi DeBriano,   Obeah.  
 

With Kenny Barron, Sonny Fortune, Jerry Gonzales & Billy hart.

@mahgister 

I haven’t listened to Sadao Watanabe in a long while.  Thanks for jogging my brain. I’ll play an album or two today.😁

@pjw81563 

I’ve been slowly going through the Penguin Guide To Jazz and I’m into the D’s.  I’ve been reading, listening and writing a list of who strikes my fancy.  Later, I hope to put everything on the computer for easy access.