It seems like those were quite good days. Jimmy Smith is great, like it very much.
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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Today's Listen: Jimmy Smith -- HOUSE PARTY As you can see, with a brilliant supporting cast. Tina Brooks' first appearance on Blue Note. Rudy van Gelder Edition. Nice booklet and notes. Whenever I hear Jimmy Smith, it takes me to some dark, smoke filled lounge. I guess From my days at Gentleman Joe's in Binghamton, NY. blues after all https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuSLKFaPk04 lover man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj45HAYOClE just friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWHOYT6j4F4 confirmation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMIn2IVXJYE Cheers |
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https://youtu.be/ZWQUircvaho Marija, just in case he doesn’t show up (you did say you like R&R): https://youtu.be/mkpIsv7XHLE Btw, kids, please make sure to fill the tank before returning the car; it needs to make it all the way to St. Louis 😊 |
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Hah! I just watched this; probably while you were posting. Must be something in the air. Nice live performance by a very classy group: https://youtu.be/cytUz9KkK9M |
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I submit some of the best music in my collection, and this bunch wants to talk about Ella clowning around with Frank for one minute and eight seconds, singing off key and not even getting the words right. I don't know the context to that episode, but she was most certainly not trying to win any contest. I think I'll paint a wall and watch it dry. |
I’m sure she sounds a lot better in the shower; although I’d rather not think about it 😊. Actually, she “sounds” great, like Ella always does. Problem is as Mary_jo describes: she is totally out of her element. Even some of the greats have limitations dealing with certain styles. I don’t think they were clowning around at all. Having fun singing the song? Sure. Isn’t that the problem ‘though? It’s not a “fun” song. Quite the opposite, and that fact totally escaped them. https://youtu.be/K4XPginLEtU |
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Isn’t this interesting? An otherwise fantastic singer; an icon who some rightfully consider one of the best, maybe THE best ever. Yet, this is not the song for her. What were they thinking?!She sucks here...if I may say so about her. :--) I am used to the top performance when it comes to Ella. I wonder about the way actors act. When they act well, is it because they act in a role that is very close if not totally similar to their nature (probably this) or they would perform well, if they are good in what they do, regardless of the role type...Same with the singers... |
We were discussing the Blues before my trolley jumped it's tracks. I wonder how many people woke up with the Blues this morning. They woke up with the Tokyo Blues in Tokyo; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvsdNDOdpbc And they woke up with the Baghdad Blues in Baghdad; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvsdNDOdpbc While in Saigon they just woke up in a "deep phunk"; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0GwWi_VfUg |
Mary_jo, it's always good to hear from you, that's because you have such a refreshing point of view. I'm glad you like Bobby Gentry; I've been in love with her since the first time I heard her voice when I was crossing that bridge. She's so authentic, "here I am", if you like me that's fine, if you don't, that's fine too, because it won't change a thing. Here's another tune that I like, and I'm going to post it for us; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORfoK5Ap0FA |
I too enjoy her voice. Hadn’t heard that song in a long time. Very soulful and heart felt delivery. Isn’t this interesting? An otherwise fantastic singer; an icon who some rightfully consider one of the best, maybe THE best ever. Yet, this is not the song for her. What were they thinking?! https://youtu.be/p1Dn3xbDrK0 |