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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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rok2id
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@pryso :

I have that Cd also.   Great tune and personnel lineup, but uneven recording quality.  "All The Things You Are" is totally messed up.

I always got the feeling that Bird and Dizzy felt their primary mission was to 'sell' Bebop to their peers and the Jazz public.   I felt as if most of their recordings were exhibitions or demonstrations.  

Cheers
frogman
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Since the door of judgment re what determines worthiness to be called a true jazz aficionado has been flung wide open, I will walk right in.  More than anything, and short of total unlistenability, should be the ability to listen to and at least appreciate a great performance regardless of recording quality.  IMO.
jkittlesen
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While you folks jibber jabber I am enjoying !

orpheus10 OP
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No Rok, I didn't realize it cost $180. I bought records from Mosaic before they became so expensive. The problem with Mosaic is always the same; too much, first and second takes, plus stuff they could have left in the vault; but for the connoisseur, there can never be too much of his favorite artist.

Glad you brought that to my attention.
orpheus10 OP
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Frogman, I would speculate that goes for everyone on this thread, but lately we seem to be able to get better recording quality.

The CD's of the 100 best recordings of the 50's sound better than some of my records; it's a mixed bag, but I would venture to say that we all side with you because it's better than no record at all.
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