I’ve taken a deep dive into the music of Lew Tabackin and Ralph Towner and really like their music pieces.
Speaking of 'Jazz is Dead’ here is the original version of the album by - Henry Franklin - The Skipper at Home - ℗ 1974 © Black Jazz Records
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.
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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When I was a kid and had an opportunity to hear A Love Supreme I just didn't get it. Now that I'm older and after the youtube algorithm sent me this live jam session of the John Coltrane Quartet - Impressions - 'Live' I was stunned by the sheer scope of talent by just four men. In fact on this piece in particular it seems John Coltrane is not the most talented musician of the quartet! Elvin Jones:Drums and especially Jimmy Garrison:Bass with McCoy Tyner:Piano stand out to me, the most! Go figure!?
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Thanks for the great Patrick Bartley music! I had not heard of him. I have a little Emmet Cohen and he is on one record a little, but had never chased down the alto player.
I have found this vocalist I had not heard of till recently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVmyDA8QrfY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioZtTKDt5xo&list=RDioZtTKDt5xo&start_radio=1 |
Thanks for that, acman3. Loved it. Probably the most unusual (and really good) version of Giant Steps I’ve heard. Glad to get to know this interesting new singe. A nod to Stevie Wonder on the ballad singing and one can tell that he is a piano player on his scatting. Most Jazz singers, even the ones who scat, would be lost with the Giant Steps changes. Pretty impressive. |
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