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.
Inna, I'm tuning into my inner self and going in a lot of different directions called "World Music" for a lack of a better name. I'm also trying to find music that "Christ" would have listened to when he was just "Chillin".
I get that. But they aren't named like they're even part of the same *set* of records.
Hampton Hawes Trio, Vol. 1 This Is Hampton Hawes, Vol. 2: The Trio
One would expect volume 2 of the first record to be "Hampton Hawes Trio, Vol. 2". One would expect volume 1 of the second record to be "This Is Hampton Hawes, Vol 1: ..." The fact that the names are completely different makes one think they are volume 1 and volume 2 of two completely separate sets of records.
Minimal packaging. No notes, fold out sheet is printed with pictures of other albums they sell. I notice my copy does not have the words 'Blue Note' on the cover. Sound on 'The Sermon" sucks in places. And it just has to be the longest tune in Jazz. Anyway, these guys aren't going to let a subpar recording stop them.
Orpheus10, no, you are not losing me. I am just a little busy these days. I listened to everything. The Australian funk or whatever we want to call it is great! Really enjoyed it. I very much liked those street musicians too. The second composition by Santana is quite nice as well. Second part of another McLaughlin/Santana duo is especially good. I'll keep looking for other music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFCMrZ7jAJc&list=FLHAEL8Iwz684WaGFx1rQchA&index=28&ab_ch...
The Trio 1 and Trio 2 are two different albums. I have them both. All Night sessions 1-3 can be had as set on 2 CDs, or three different single CDs. I just ordered the Sessions set 1-3 on two CDs which also included Trio 1. There is also a The Trio 3. Has an cartoon alligator on the cover. Off Amazon.
Keegiam, that "Jammin The Blues" was very special; the music came straight from the heart of all the musicians, it took me to a place I've never been, but always wanted to go.
Fabulous! Thanks, Keegiam. One of the great musical partnerships in Jazz. What makes it one of the great partnerships?
A featured musician (or musicians) walks into a recording studio where he will be recording some tracks with other musicians. Some they know well and some, perhaps not well at all; the producer chooses some of them. A featured musician held in high esteem, even reverence, by other musicians will set the mood or musical vibe of a project in a very powerful way. It can make or break it. I can only imagine how the sidemen playing on some of those sessions were touched by the special thing that Prez and Billie had.
For anyone who doesn’t know about this beautiful story. Excellent accounting:
At the end of the busy day (it is past midnight here), with the earphones and in bed, as soon as the piece started to play, I knew that this is what I needed all day...listening this is like coming home. Thx.
Clifford Brown, or Lee Morgan; I'll take Lee Morgan by a horses hair.
I;'m glad you're branching out Rok, "Hampton Hawes is one of the forces in "West Coast Jazz". (I always use "is" as opposed to "was")
All of "Hamp's" music had that hip cool West coast feel about it.
It's so very unfortunate that the West Coast I remember along with so many other places that I remember no longer exist; it was such a cool place to be; quite different from the Midwest or east. One of the things I remember that I'm sure hasn't changed is that "Golden Sunset"; it takes forever for the sun to set in LA, and everything turns a brilliant gold, and it stays that way for awhile. LA is not a city like Chicago or any other city, but a bunch of small towns. And there's nothing like riding across these small towns in a convertible at sunset on a clear day with the ocean breeze in the air seeing the sights. (pretty girls everywhere).
Hampton Hawes -- HAMPTON HAWES TRIO, VOL 1 with / Red Mitchell(bass), Chuck Thompson(drums)
The notes point out that Hawes is "one of the forces in West Coast Jazz circles,..."
Recorded 1955
One of Hawes tidbit's of wisdom: "Music is truth. You can't play music and expect to fool music. God knows there are a lot of people fooling the public now. You might be able to fool the public but you can't fool music."
This month's "Stereophile" featured as "Recording of the month", Ron Miles "Rainbow Sign", it also featured Horace Silver " Further Explorations". I am going to post music from those two albums and you be the judge; BTW, they were both given perfect scores for performance.
I think both these tunes have similar moods. I just want to get your opinion on what is currently considered the best in jazz as opposed to what we are used to. Feel free to pick other tunes from either album.
Inna, do you remember when we used to find all of that Arabian Flamenco with the fantastic videos? Maybe you can find some of the music, but not the videos.
I like the music you posted, but you knew I would. That's the same music Christ heard, only he heard it live, which is better than any audiophile rig. Most Christians don't seem to be aware of that fact.
It's good hearing from you, find some more exotic music.
Orpheus, glad you like it. Except for that other album with Gene Ammons that I have posted,I am not sure how is the sound quality of the others and there are not many of his albums as a leader, anyway.He seemed to be gifted but tormented soul, as many
Alex, I'm just getting around to responding to your "Dodo Marmarosa" submission. It was very informative and I liked his music; I found it nostalgic and easy to listen to, will get more of him.
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