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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.
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Hi everyone,

 

This is saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh writing. Some of you might know I started a new label called Analog Tone Factory. I wanted to let you know that we are putting out a new record by Chris Cheek, featuring Bill Frisell, Tony Scherr and Rudy Royston, called "Keepers of the Eastern Door". It's coming out May 23 but the first three singles are out already. The third one, "On a Clear Day", came out today and can be listened to here:

 

On A Clear Day by Chris Cheek (feat. Bill Frisell)

 

The album was recorded live to 2 track tape (1/2 inch, 30 ips) by James Farber at Power Station on a custom all tube Ampex 351, mastered and cut all analog by Bernie Grundman, vinyl pressed at Gotta Groove (1-step and 3-step versions available). Pre-orders are available on AAA 180g vinyl, reel to reel tapes and CDs at www.analogtonefactory.com if anyone is interested.

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