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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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stuartk
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@pjw81563 

You lucky dog!   

I caught Herring and Nash in a quartet with Cedar Walton and a bassist whose name escapes me (this was about 15 years ago) at Yoshi’s and my attention was repeatedly drawn back to Nash. Great drummer!  Sadly, Yoshi's stopped regularly offering Jazz. At this point, Bay Area traffic is so insane that we only venture over there occasionally, to see family. 

 

 

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wharfy
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@pjw81563 -Thanks for the report. Really sounds like a tremendous show. Even though I'm 30+ minutes outside NYC, I've yet to see a show at Smoke. Herring, Gary Bartz and Bobby Watson recorded a fabulous Bird tribute at Smoke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sv--I-JFMY

I've seen Vincent Herring a number of times, as part of Richard Barratta's various ensembles. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tvuglBhHrg

I've seen Mike LeDonne with his Heavy Hitters. He's/they are terrific. LeDonne regularly performs at the Jazz Forum, in Tarrytown, NY. That's a terrific place, with lots of top flight performers.

https://jazzforumarts.org/

pjw81563
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@wharfy 

I assume you live near Tarrytown or thereabouts. Nice neighborhoods up there.

I live out in Suffolk County L.I.

I have that Bird At 100 disc and its a good one. Herring, Bartz and Watson are all great musicians. I have not seen Bobby Watson yet but plan on it.

Lou Donaldson introduced me to Gary Bartz at the Village Vanguard after Lou preformed. Great conversation. I had quite a few conversations with "Sweet Papa" Lou before he passed on.

First time hearing Richard Baratta. He can definitely swing on the kit. Thanks for sharing.

A great Eric Alexander disc with a great band. "The Link" is one of my favorite tunes.

https://youtu.be/m4ghvBnndOE?si=0kENRYRCKCu1AsQh

Have you listened to saxophonist James Carter? he plays alto, baritone, tenor and soprano and is a master of the saxophone. He is like the "Jimi Hendrix of the sax"

Carter:

https://www.youtube.com/live/4SeWeICqs04?si=qSN7iKjFDTlrlQhq

 

 

 

 

 

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