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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.
orpheus10

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ramonron
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Thanks for the compliment Orifice10 but sorry to disappoint you. I think I have a pretty good ear for jazz and a good bs sensor but I not much talent for writing about it. Just a post here and there if you behave.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PBHWgtemaGk
ramonron
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Took me a while to figure out how to do this, but thought I should put my music where my mouth is. Enjoy.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7EzAk9M0kko

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-PO6pIo3s4
ramonron
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Misery loves company.
ramonron
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"Africa's contribution to the world, is limited to long distance runners, EBOLA and AIDS." : Rok2id

In case there was stil doubt about why some people don't return to this thread.
ramonron
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You guys kill me. Being a long time jazz lover I have followed this thread with interest for some time and the recent exchanges between Frogman and Rok2id and Orpheus prompted me to make my first post on a thread. It's really amazing how small minded some people can be. In my opinion, Frogman's posts have been a model of clarity and honest attempt to bring some credibility to the thread instead of the confused jumping around with opinions that have little basis in fact done by Rok2id and Orpheus all the while hiding behind "subjective opinion". You guys think new jazz is not worth talking about and now you move on to New Age!? Are you kidding me! I don't think the reason for the arguments is just a difference of opinion about music but a difference in level of intellect. Rok2id, your sarcasm and ridiculous attempts at "reviews" and playlists are almost embarrasing to read. Your most recent post says it all and just like many of your comments about music. You mention Levinson and Cello as if it's a new discovery that you are trying to enlighten with without realizing that it's common knowledge. I completely understand Frogman's frustration and think that it's a shame if he stops posting because his posts have been some of the best reading on this forum. This thread could have been something special instead some of you guys keep it at just music masturbation.
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