Pryso, not under PC jurisdiction. This will be something else to them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooc5eJc5SHA
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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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acman, didn't you see the news over the weekend? "Baby It's Cold Outside" is being banned by several radio stations from their holiday music lists because of the "won't take no for an answer" theme and what that implies. In response to mary jo, here's an older release with top talent to get started, and it should be safe because no lyrics! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U5HpTqOTDQ |
(You did not hear this from me) It's Christmas time, time for rok2id to post some Christmas songs. I mean, how he can peacefully sleep at night, knowing that noone is on jazz af today and some jazz newbie is posting who knows what? For heaven sakes, that is outrages and ought to be corrected...This stands for orpheus too. ; ) |
nsp, it’s from the album “New Life”. Great record. The record was dedicated to Max Gordon who was the owner of The Village Vanguard and great friend of musicians for decades. TJMLBB has had Monday nights at TVV for many years. Pepper Adams sounds incredible on that tune. Awesome contrast between Jerry Dodgion’s gentle Johnny Hodges-like alto and Adams’ very exuberant baritone. https://youtu.be/o7quash4Cic https://youtu.be/UtxVbcx4Mj0 I’ve posted this before. One of my favorite YouTube live concert clips. Sir Roland Hanna on piano swings his as& off! https://youtu.be/4ZLvqXFddu0 |
frogmanReally enjoyed that "Thank You" TJ ML BB cut. I has the same feeling that it had the Ellington/ Strayhorn sound. Do you happen to know what LP this cut came from( obviously an lp as there were clicks and pops throughout the song)?I would like to get some TJ ML BB back in my collection. Must admit I foolishly sold several lps of the band many years ago. |
acman3+1 on Woods/Pieranunzi duo. Have that cd gets frequent play. Another Woods duo , he plays clarinet:http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3tx4Ki9HePU |
Beautiful link acman. Listen feat. Mel Martin - Aural Hallucination - Jazz Fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX33QccDa-s Yusef Lateef, "Morning" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YoapuIvv_4 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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... |
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 |
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 |
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 |