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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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frogman
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Speaking of “abstract approach to a melody”. One of my favorite Miles recordings. Same rhythm section as the SGQ, but different tenor player. I have always liked George Coleman. Great, but different voice than that of Wayne Shorter.  A different kind of beauty in his playing. 

https://youtu.be/XdrAzpYdOYs?si=YijSVyBwoh5jg4rf

alexatpos
1,206 posts
 

I like his sound more than Shorters.

In his autobiography, Miles said “He was a hell of a musician, but Tony [Williams] didn’t like him. Tony wanted somebody who was reaching for different kinds of things, like Ornette Coleman.” Williams, Hancock and Carter wanted to play freer, “and they felt that George got in the way. George could play free if he wanted to; he just didn’t want to. He preferred the more traditional way.” But Miles has only praise for the tenorist.'

https://youtu.be/bzCmVJ_iuYY?feature=shared

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rok2id
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WIKI:      

Do people actually like free jazz?

While it's true that free jazz can be both sonically and intellectually challenging, it can also be stimulating. And believe it or not, it's actually possible to enjoy it (rather than endure it).

What does SONICALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGING mean?  And why would anyone want to listen to that type of "music"?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Cheers

  

frogman
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Much to say about the topic, when time allows. But, for starters:  “freer”, in the context of the music of the SGQ,  does not mean “free jazz”.  

Alex, you may have read my unedited post, but I edited since I did not want to be presumptuous.  I am not the least bit surprised that you like Coleman’s tone better than Shorter’s.  

alexatpos
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Frogman, no need to explain yourself, I fully understand your point. (and I would dare to say, even perspective in which Miles headed in that period of time) I have not respond on your previous, longer, post about second quintet, because we have spoken about that subject in the past. I might add, jokingly, that I have expected more of myself, because, since than obviously I have not made much progress listening wise and I still prefer more 'accessible' music aldo I appreciate what the artist (Miles in this case) wanted 'to say'...but, it (still) seems that 'beauty' of the tone more affects my affinity towards some music... 

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