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.
Gene Harris Quartet -- IT'S THE REAL SOUL with special guest Frank Wess(flute & tenor sax)
Notes with comments on the history of each tune, and a short piece on how Harris got started in the world of music. Recorded Live in Pittsburgh in 1995.
rockadanny, we welcome new posters and their contributions. I am certain that the last thing that anyone here needs is to be spoken for and this comment is not intended that way. Having said that, you are making a mistake with your assumption and reaction.
First, consider that this thread has been active for seven years! All the regular contributors’ posting styles are well known and, believe it or not, humor is a big and welcomed aspect of many of the posts. Had you been paying attention you would have noticed that Dolphy’s virtues as a player was being well acknowledged around the time of your post and certainly going back years as well; and probably more so by the contributor you quote than anyone else. If one loves Dolphy, one loves the bass clarinet. Point is, don’t take it personally. It was a bit of humor and nothing more. So, please post some music and have a cookie.
Rok, I thank you for your review of Stereophile's recommended music.
Your assessment of Phineas Newborn concurred with other experts.
The fact that Charles Lloyd is still performing is the 8th wonder of the jazz world; I forgot what the other 7 were. (memory is not as good as it used to be)
Gene Harris & Roger Kellaway - Senor Blues is absolutely fantastic; I don't know why I don't have it; that will get corrected.
The current state of Jazz reminds me of the current state of politics in the West. Jazz used to be for working class folks in night clubs. Now, if for 'elites'.
Left-wing and left leaning political parties used to be for working class people. Wages, conditions, unions etc.... Now there are for the elites in the universities and professional 'Political activists'. Most of whom have never had a job in their lives.
Lloyd was awesome. Just think, he is over 80!!! His opening was very soulful and plaintive. The guitar player almost ruined it. Too many notes and too fast, but the tune survived. I understand his group has been with him for a while. It shows. Great tune / playing.
I have several of his CDs. Good player, But, he spent too much time in the upper range. The recording had little dynamic range. Some of the tunes contained too many flourishes. Almost as bad as Tatum.
If there are no horns, the piano player cannot just tickle the high notes. There must be more power!!! Think Oscar and Gene.
Mary_jo, "The Civil Rights Movement" was far broader than anyone will ever know; it was most painful in Mississippi; "Those who talk don't know, and those who know don't talk."
First heard in PX in Seoul, Korea. Checked all PXs. Finally took the one they were playing, out of the player, at the Camp Casey PX. Got me through Korea, the second time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwbSKsZ_ODM
The only recording I have ever heard that I thought was a live band. From a distance, outside in a parking lot. Nurnburg, Germany. Sony speakers, Phase Linear 700 series amps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pulI3in1UgI
Pryso, Eunice Waymon was a concert pianist who became a vocalist by accident.
To make a living, Eunice Waymon started playing piano at a nightclub in Atlantic City. She changed her name to "Nina Simone" to disguise herself from family members, having chosen to play "the devil's music" or so-called "cocktail piano". She was told in the nightclub that she would have to sing to her own accompaniment.
I might be the only person who enjoys her piano to the point where I focus on that as much as her vocals.
I have just found the definition of side dish: "The purpose of a Side Dish is to balance out, round out or in other ways compliment the main dishes of a meal."
I enjoyed Odetta’s show O10, in her sincere voice and face. I have read that she was often referred to as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement". Great woman for women’s day.
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