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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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rknight
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I listened to "The Inflated Tear" every day for three months after hearing it for the first time. What an incredible song.

Now I'm wading through the minds of Mr. Archie Shepp and Albert Ayler.

Shepp's "Le Matin des Noire", "Hambone" and Ayler's "Summertime" just blow me away.

I'm trying hard to stay away from Braxton but I feel it coming on.
rknight
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Thanks for sharing this track, Acman3.

I like it!
rknight
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Thanks for the Braxton "warnings" and tips, everyone.

I'll track down "New York, Fall 1974" and give it a whirl, Acman3. Sounds like a good album to start with.

Thanks again.
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