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

Bill Evans and more Bill Evans;
On a Monday Evening -LP/CD out now!

Another Time-  Sept 1 2017

As above-


there is a very fine line between Passion and Lust. The "lust" end of things gets people killed.  Now, back to the music.

2nd,

the Chet Baker movie was good and provided a little insight into his psyche.
Damn shame he remained a junkie.

astewart8944


I own the Japan box set from 1987 on CD. These are closer to the stereo LPs from the 60's.  The new 50th edition certainly offers more clarity, space, between all instruments.  Happy Listening!

Caravan is a stone Jazz standard for sure. There is not a bad version of it.
Freddie Hubbard
Brian Bromberg's Wood and Wood II, are excellent for tuning one's system bass response.  Happy Listening!
Guys-

any of you have a copy of Hampton Hawes "A little Copenhagen Night Music" Lp ?

PM me.