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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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You actually asked how many rock musicians played Jazz and then the last question implies the question was about Jazz players playing Rock? Very few rock musicians wanted to change to jazz, nor were most capable of the change if they did want to. Ginger Baker comes to mind as a rock player who actually wanted to play Jazz. Jazz players played rock because it was the current trend. Maybe about money though, as nobody wants to go hungry. Did Shorter sell his soul with Weather Report? As the different trends go by young players who grew up listening to that trend will pick it up in their music. Lots of hip hop and Rap beats in the current Jazz. Classical always has an effect on the musicians. I remember Parker picking up on Stravinsky. Jazz has never been stationary. |
Would you listen to music played by A.I? I always thought there was something missing on this record.
Orchestrion - An Excerpt from The Orchestrion Project (youtube.com) |
You got the wrong person trying to explain computers ! When I am on the Audiogon box I am posting to, There is a series of letters and objects in the header. About 2/3 across the page there is a smiley face and then a chain looking object. If you have that in the header, click the chain looking devise. You are a smarter man than me , so I think you can figure it out from there. If anyone else sees a better way for Alex to post music please don't be afraid to assist . |
Alex, I honestly can't agree with myself on what Miles group was best, so best all time is impossible, but what I really like about Miles' "Second Great Quintet" is how they not only play solos that carry over ideas from the previous solo, but they basically finished each other's sentences. They play fragments of an idea that another player picks up and finished. This fragmentation gives it a little uneven sound, until you start following it. Once I heard it, I thought, It doesn't get any better than this. Interestingly, Bill Evans trios have great interplay between each member. It's not just Bill's playing. They mesh seamlessly. Different ways to get the same effect. |
How about this Miles Davis record ? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kag0vqS8CU Play music you love and know. If the band shows up, your good. |
Listened to this today. Not audiophile, but put a big smile on my face. Dr. John - The Brightest Smile In Town (1983) [Full Album] (youtube.com) |
Might want to take a listen to the new Chris Potter. Great band! |
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n7I5ZqLBl-o&t=189s Blast from the past! |
Enjoyed the Bennet! Thanks. I do forget he was a baddass. I think I actually remembered him for his longevity instead of what he did in his prime. Thanks Again.
Right on key, as if on demand, a new Miles bootleg recording. I can't get get YouTube to work for some reason. Miles Bootleg 8 with George Coleman.
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lzJ4ZTi7yoY Very, very good straight ahead jazz. |
I would see these guys at Mcdonalds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfE5wDUKWhc |
Or maybe something lighter on touch but not musicality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zelyz_5b19g |