Inna, I'm surprised at you! You have actually submitted a legitimate jazz artist, and one that I admire (along with the rest of the world); plus I really like the music. Yes, this is great for a Sunday morning.
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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Following your lead, I'm going to present another Bobby McFerrin; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o2RS8WfcbY |
Somehow, I have been neglecting one of my favorite artists, yes, one I like better than Miles. Gene Ammons is most certainly one of my favorite jazz artists, we are "simpatico"; it seems that all of his music reaches me, and I'm quite comfortable listening to it. I'll present to you a few of my favorites, beginning with "The Happy Blues"; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdvienyK758 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If77_P8v7iE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vl4_f8Emtw |
Good morning Orpheus10 I have the complete Prestige recordings of Gene Ammons from the period 1960 - 1962: Disc-1: 73:00 minutes; Boss Tenor (1960, not to be confused w/his ‘61 Boss Tenors w/Sonny Stitt) & Jug (‘61). D-2: 76:02; Up Tight! & Twisting the Jug (both ‘61). D-3: 74:33; Brother Jack Meets the Boss (Jack McDuff & Gene Ammons) & Soul Summit (Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt w/Jack McDuff) (both ‘62). D-4: 70:12; Preachin’ (a little know album of religious hymns) & Bad! Bossa Nova (aka Jungle Soul!) (both ‘62). I also have "The Chase" (Gene Ammons with Dexter Gordon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK85sqy8OLg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lahcjh4BifA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58hsxZVhFPI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9rh5lLmH08&list=PLyHn3f7-9IUL27hZT8Kk2DCYCxeIup4MS |
pjw, I am overjoyed that you share my enthusiasm for Gene Ammons. Here are two of my favorites that you have; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ3ERhE0KWo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9CxF7qxYqc Enjoy the music. |
I think it was Frogman who first posted couple albums of Ammons and Coltrane together...here is 'Groove blues' https://youtu.be/8RRV3dzOOyY |
Chicago lounges? That reminded me of Detroit lounges and how many small bars had a B-3 in house for local and name trios and quartets. That was when Detroit was still a viable city. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBjp2ZDA8A0 Also thanks to all who posted alternate renditions of Zappa's music. I was unfamiliar with those and loved most all of it. Don't remember seeing any videos of McFerrin, even though I admire his talent. Aside from his vocal prowess I got a kick out of his fingering the mic as if it was a clarinet or other wind instrument. So thanks for those too. |
Interesting Hammond history pryso, thanks! Love the Hammond B3. The account about the shootout in which 1/3 in the panel of “experts” couldn’t tell the difference between the Hammond and a pipe organ made me chuckle and reminded me of the infamous Henry Kloss demo where the “experts” couldn’t tell the difference between the Kloss speakers and a live string quartet (?)....yah! Back around 1980 or so, Yamaha introduced the soon to be ubiquitous DX7 synth. The first digital synth, it was compact and offered a tremendous number of sound options for the keyboard player; just about every pop and jazz-fusion band on the planet used one. It was considered to have a “better B3 sound than the B3”. Huh!? Never could understand that comment. If it is a “better” sound then it’s no longer the B3 sound, no? Shades of “Perfect Sound Forever”....sure! |
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Not often mentioned....Freddie Roach on hammond...with Henderson https://youtu.be/jTaNRP3yDRU https://youtu.be/BwoqtSPBzcE and some more Roach... https://youtu.be/9akpdzMcm7I https://youtu.be/QzIdzG1J9zc |
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Sonus Faber all the way, different models, all monitors (limited with space for bigger) liked the Guarneri Homage best. Had a Avantgarde Acoustics horns once, expected more. Just bought Franco Serblins Lignea, small but with impedance that does not goes bellow 7.9ohm, want to try them with single ended amp. Do not think that voice is the most important instrument |
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-Stax ELS F81 electrostatics; amazingly natural midrange, beast to drive. -Paragon “Regent” transmission line for when I get frustrated with the Stax’s bass limitations. Would never give up the Stax, haven’t heard a more realistic midrange. In the basement, not used for a very long time: KLH9 electrostatics and very heavily modified Magneplanar MG3A’s from my pre-kids days when I had time to spend inhaling solder flux fumes (may explain a thing or two 😉); in need of repair that I keep telling myself I’ll get to someday. Like Sonus Fabers a lot, Alex. |
inna, Janszen zA2.1; they are a couple of years old and now called Valentina, it’s the same speaker. frog those Stax are classics. Also, did you know that David Janszen (son of Arthur) offers rebuilding service on the KLH 9? For anyone else familiar with those he may have a couple of pair with current upgrades for sale. |
Alex, my favorite Freddie Roach appears on this album along with Ike Quebec, one of my favorite tenors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5X14isHGqg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mjXTAelpuw |
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Inna, considering your credentials, I have disregarded your critique of Bobby McFerrin; however, here are two more that I like; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yni7krzhww https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shWrMVSj_hk |
I always thought the guys from Louisiana would save Jazz and us all, in the last reel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Imhau2AmVo Cheers |
I don't remember not liking Blues on Bach. If I did I was wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6mqoRM8sVA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri85RVGWtcY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7Tdsu_QEoc |
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A must-have for any music lover. Not Jazz, but great stuff. I have had this one for years, but it has just recently been posted to you-tube., My favorite track -- The Old Kentucky Shore. Approx. 30:48 -- Check the violin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnfHrQ6pQbU Cheers |
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inna, it‘s not Zappa/Pavarotti, but maybe this will do 😊 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AA07uDWfltk Hang in there. |
A testament to the popularity of Jazz in the 50’s. “The Subject Is Jazz”, a television series with smart programming and commentary on the subject of Jazz! Co-hosted by Billy Taylor and featuring some of the greatest players of the time. Well known giants like Lee Konitz and Cannonball sound fantastic as expected, but some real surprises as well. Check out a young Doc Severinsen on Billy Taylor’s tune in the first clip. Who knew?!: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Web-tXOlmQA https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YT17H7e8GZA https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=phuOHEetrC8 |
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From the first clip that I posted above, I wanted to recommend in particular the great and very interesting interview (@10:40) with George Russell about his musical concepts and the (then) future of jazz. He touches upon many of the subjects and players that have been discussed on this thread. Highly recommended and with some great music! |
Alex, Roach said that he composed this piece for his close friend Ike Quebec. They had planned to record it, but never got around to it. Quebec died on 16 January 1963, so Roach said that he he performed it thereafter as a tribute to his friend. Him and Ike worked well together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzIdzG1J9zc |