Indeed frogman .My current nomination in that category is Jonas Kaufmann .Nobody agrees with me though .
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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Thanks for those clips, mary_jo. Very interesting and I really enjoyed them. The opening to the Esma Redzepova clip is one of the wildest things I’ve heard in a while. Vlatko Stefanovski is a wonderful player. Always fascinating to hear how musical influences crossed borders in your part of the world. Speaking of which, and not meaning to get too personal, are you of Romani extraction? |
Well, not “nobody”, Schubert. I agree; I don’t really get the adulation. Well, I do, sort of. Beautiful color in his voice. Plush, rich and creamy with enough power for when needed even if he often leans sharp. But, his phrasing and sense of line at times seems choppy to me without enough sense of the bigger picture. When I hear him I get a similar feeling as when I hear Carreras; almost, but not quite. Looks great, ‘though. |
frogman The guy who wrote that article ,Kurtz, claiming LaFaro hijacked the Bill Evans Trio ,is either a troll trying to instigate others or is biased against bass players. LaFaro in no way tries to overpower or "hijack" the trio. In fact the counterpoint he plays is not loud and complements not contrasts with Evans. As you said that trio is historic for the opening up of the way trio members interacted. Listening to how the bass and drums were freed from the tinekeeping role and were able to play with nuance and shading adds to the listening experience, not detracts. About his comment on Lennie Tristano read Chuck Israel's response. Israel played with both Evans and Tristano and preferred Evans. I own and have listened extensively to Tristano's style of music and it is quite different than bebop but is very interesting. BUT when listening to Tristano it is obvious he preferred a drummer & zbassist with straight timekeeping. Using Tristano to bolster his theory is foolish due to his personal bias towards how he expected rhythm section players to play. |
Looks like the new Mingus Detroit 5cd set is going down in price. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GW2SZPY/?coliid=I2KTBOSO37XN2M&colid=2MJEFFF7AFXNS&psc=0&re... Also 2 new releases of Woody Shaw and Eric Dolphy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FYHTSG1/?coliid=I3MVNJX9IV6NUP&colid=2MJEFFF7AFXNS&psc=0&re... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQ7LJQ2/?coliid=I1JDOY67L0FOJF&colid=2MJEFFF7AFXNS&psc=0&re... |
Miserable rainy day in NY. Heard this on WBGO just now on my way to work. The sun seemed to come out a bit: https://youtu.be/nCuLoVI1RP0 |
Very interesting frog. For all my mentioned interest in Satchmo I don't recall ever hearing him perform with Kaye. The surprise there is my dad (who introduced me to Armstrong when I was very young for any newbies here) was also a big fan of Red Nichols, the subject of the bio film in that clip. But I never felt much appreciation for Nichols so never saw that movie. But Louie performed with so many other major artists I guess nothing should surprise me. |
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two Italian piano players I really likeshttp://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qzvtm6zFEX0 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_xaqrvxCIZE http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxccv3_QgU4 |
Speaking of piano players, here's one of my favorites for whom I've not seen much discussion since joining this merry band of jazz fans. This is one of his more popular albums, for good reason - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD5_q3I9L_Q&list=PLkLimRXN6NKwsvKxuIhwm85jYXKKhILzv Then here's a lesser known album in classic format with piano, guitar, and bass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u46rAYyNPmg&list=PLccpwGk_xup9-FYy_QNOWctU_N5WmLb5P |
Thanks Pryso for the Oscar. Love the bass player. :) Woke up in a Charlie Haden mood. Something about this song brings both Joy and Sadness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co443J6cozg |
Now for Dolphy fans, here is a review from Michael Fremer on a new 3-record release set. https://www.analogplanet.com/content/deep-connective-tissue-resonances-eric-dolphy-musical-prophet-3... |
Nsp, this is the album where I first heard Pieranunzi, with Chet Baker. Posted it before,in case you missed it. Interesting, it features Charlie Haden as well, so its something for Acman too... https://youtu.be/-JgpAcPSEVc https://youtu.be/W7dIRqGvVE8 https://youtu.be/3ev8JpFdX1o |
Today's listen Junior Mance - I Believe To My Soul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbxAIeKdJfg Junior Mance - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be Free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spHHYXRDwqY |
Yes, it is Mary_jo. Thanks Nsp, and Alex. Alex, sorry I missed it the first time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grk-cDl4N9o |
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Catching up on some great piano clips. Thanks all. nsp (and acman3) loved the Stefano Bollani clips! Fantastic. What a great player and what a great attitude in his playing! Incredible left hand!!! I was not familiar with him at all and that needs to change. It’s interesting to me how ethnicity often creeps into a non-American jazz player’s approach and attitude in jazz. I hear similarities in both Bollani’s and Enrico Pieranunzi’s playing that I attribute to their ethnicity. Of course, it is a generalization, but there is a quality that, for instance, Latin players bring to jazz just as there is with any nationality. Jazz is, fundamentally, an American art form and just as a non-American’s spoken English will have an accent that “accent” can be heard in their approach and attitude when playing jazz. Some jazz purists consider this a “disqualifier”. I totally disagree; it can make for very interesting jazz. Loved Bollani. Liked Pieranunzi as well, if not as much. Good fit for Chet Baker with a gentle touch. Acman3, its interesting, when you wrote “Most European players have that crossover between Jazz and Classical.” I thought I understood exactly what you meant; correct me if I’m wrong. To my ears there is a GENERAL quality to many European jazz players in their sense of swing and harmony that very much evokes Classical music. Not surprising given the centuries old Classical music tradition in Europe. It’s a subtle thing but it’s there. |
mary_jo, I have posted this around Thanksgiving time. My favorite “thank you” jazz tune. Jerry Dodgion’s best known tune. Sounds like something Billy Strayhorn might have written: https://youtu.be/iIjKV1M8kqM |
Beautiful Oscar Peterson, pryso. “Night Train” is a classic; great feel on that record. One of my favorite current piano players. A little brainy at times, especially on up tunes, but very interesting player. https://youtu.be/Hw58HK3GYAg https://youtu.be/khzESmMJAcw |
acman3 If you like Piersnunzi's Live in Paris music you may also like his 2-cd Live in Japan cd. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HQjQ5ceGwng |
acman3 Thanks did not know Baker cut more than one cd with Pieranunzi. Found this Baker cut from I think "Live in Tokyo" great Baker solo had to post. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UOEIQKczRPY |