pjwI have that CD" Mostly Coltrane" by Steve Kuhn for quite a while along with many other titles by him mostly Piano Trio settings. I regard him as a very underrated musician who has flyed under the radar for most of his career but his musician ship, songwriting talents, improvisational skills and ability to put together excellent bands makes him one of my favorite musicians.
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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pjwI was listening to vocalists Tierney Sutton and astrud Gilberto this afternoon. I think Sutton has a much better voice but that doesn't mean that Astrid is not a singer. First of all if Stan Getz chose her over anyone else I have to respect that . Astrud had a nice light delicate voice that perfectly fit the new category of music created. And also I think she did pretty well considering English is not her first language. As you said "the Girl from Ipanema" was an international hit and Still Remains very popular song anywhere in the world where it's played. You can't argue with that!! |
If you think a sexual predator must be respected you need to take 101-102 Ethics at some where near you , quick.By your logic since Iron Maiden sold far more records than any jazzman you can’t argue they were not better. You post has the mentality of a 12 year old on her way to a Justin Beiber . Can’t argue with that . |
Schubert your incessant posts to "prove" to every member of this forum that your opinions are the end all be all are, to put it mildly, bigotry. You are entitled to your opinion and I have always respect that. While all of us here might have differing opinions and viewpoints on subjects we should respect each other. No one can claim that his or her opinions are the only ones that count. You are entitled to your own opinion but not your OWN FACTS. Fact: The Getz Gilberto album was, up until much later, the number one selling jazz album with the number one selling jazz single of all time. Fact: At a time when rock and roll was becoming the mainstream music in the U.S.A. and the beatle’s had just released a couple albums that Getz Gilberto was an international success speaks volumes of the appeal of Astrud’s vocals to the jazz community. On another note why don’t you throw all of your Stan Getz albums in the trash (if you have any) since he was a drug and alcohol addict, bi polar, and a sexual predator. |
schubert enough with the personal attacks. I did not personally attack you. You are entitled to your opinion as pjw says. calling Stan Getz calling Stan Getz a sexual predator is not an intelligent statement. trying to trying to equate sales of a heavy metal rock group and put that in a jazz context isn't a logical comparison. I did notice another member personally attacked you and I was going to call him on that but his post was deleted.If you don't like Stan Getz and or astrud Gilberto okay we do. Let's leave it at that. |
nsp I got the "Getz at the Gate" disc now but have no time yet to give it a listen. Work until 3pm job in Massapequa then back home clean up and back out to NYC to see Mr. James Carter. Set starts at 8pm. will be a long day. I’m watching the following now to remind me that no matter what I am doing I get my ass to NYC every time JC comes to town. As if I need reminding. Hopefully I can get a long conversation with him in between sets. JC starts his solo at 3:37 I do wish that accordion player was in his band but you cant always get what you want. I would love to see James in a big band setting. He seems only to do that in Europe and not that often. Maybe one day..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbcrssLqVQk |
Chazro Thanks for the link I was not aware of that. The Blue Note was packed last night for the show. Unexpected for a Wednesday night. JC signed autographs and took photo's with the fans in between sets. Gerard Gibbs played piano instead of the B3 organ and the bassist and drummer, which I am unfamiliar with, were great in rounding out the rythm section. |
mary jo I had a great time. JC never disappoints when performing. He is passionate about what he does and it shines through with not only his saxophone playing but also the rythm section, which in following his lead, elevates their playing as well. What really stood out was Gerard Gibbs' excellent playing on the piano which I had never seen him play as he is always plays a Hammond B3 organ. Gerard and James go way back as you can see on the 3rd link in my last post - a live video from Jazzwoche Burghausen 2004. More on Gerard Gibbs: https://www.bluellamaclub.com/event/gerard-gibbs-organized-crime |
Just booked tickets for the Avishai Cohen trio concert next Tuesday in Dubrovnik. Some of my friends are great fans of his work, but I havent spend my much time listenig his music. Still, curious to see him alive, should be good opportunity to hear and perhaps like something new.Any thoughts about his work? Here is the link from his show, from last year... https://youtu.be/K6s7Et1X0C4 |
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nsp I listened to Getz at the Gate last night and it is an outstanding 2 disc set. Steve Kuhn is indeed underrated.Steve Kuhn and Roy Haynes were in top form on the "Village Gate" date and Stan Getz - well what can I say - he was not called "The Sound" for nothing! I also enjoyed Kuhn's playing on the "Mostly Coltrane" album. Lovano shows why some consider him one of the greatest saxophonists ever on "Mostly Coltrane" |
Alan Broadbent is similar to Steve Kuhn in that he slips under the radar but is an extremely talented pianist/arranger/composer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UzpART4gNk |
Over the past hour I have been listening to bassist Avishai Cohen songs on You Tube WOW! Incredible bass playing and all around musicianship by the whole trio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ_tWKhwBbQ&list=PLoxhDWWBCgecfKLVfjH9wX5D2dXlMYOS-&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JURBuEQA1sM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnuRTvbS9xE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B19J-Mgfz88 One of the best trio's out there is my conclusion! |
alexatpos thanks thanks for posting that Cohen concert. I have been listening to it enjoying the trio. From the first note I was drawn in to the music. The trio is very cohesive and plays as one. They are a very tight unit especially considering the drummer was a replacement that night. enjoy the show let us know what you think. |
pjwThat Stan Getz live Village Gate recording is definitely an excellent addition to his recordings of that time frame. As you know from his biography (which I am reading now) his popularity had Fallen in the late 50s. I actually was amazed to discover how many musician polls he came in first year after year. in 1961 he had not embraced the free jazz thing and it was prior to his Bossa Nova recordings. So I am curious to see if he attempted to stretch out more on this Live date. according according to one of the reviewers on Amazon Roy Hayne's drumming moves Getz to stretch out a bit more. Wondering if you had the same impression? |
alex hope you have a great time. That band is tight. Cohen is a great bassist/arranger/composer and he seems to always have a really talented pianist and drummer on his studio albums and concerts. As nsp mentioned the drummer on that live concert was also really good. I like his drummer Mark Guiliana and pianist Sam Barsh the best of them all and have ordered the albums "Continuo" and "Gently Disturbed" Guiliana plays drums on both those sessions and Barsh plays piano on Continuo. |
Here is Avishai playing electric bass with Jimmy Greene on sax. I have always liked Greene's playing and have a couple of his discs including a live one from Smalls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_317YOBfMZQ |
nsp, "Getz at the gate" features predominately long songs and all of the musicians stretch out some nice solo's. Stan, being the leader, is showcased more. There is a nice surprise on track 5 disc 1 in which Stan steps back and lets the rythm section do a fine 12 minute rendition of the John Coltrane song "Impressions" Stan says they would play Miles Davis' "So What" but it is definitely the song "Impressions" as listed on the disc tracks. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ln36YA6_xM |