acman is serious, fro too, everybody is serious. I miss Cheers.
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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Mary_jo, thank you for the article on masks; very interesting and confirms my feeling about the illogic of the suggestion that they do not help. At a time like this we all can use a little inspiration for dealing with adversity. A little known singer with a very unusual voice and a beautiful way with a musical phrase was Jimmy Scott. Known as “Little Jimmy Scott”, he was born with a genetic disorder that prevented him from reaching puberty and normal physical stature resulting in an unusually high (for a male) contralto vocal range. There’s something in the way he delivered a song that always gets me. I particularly like his way with a ballad: https://youtu.be/lYScFwuijLc https://youtu.be/Z6Yo9qnEsF4 Apropos recent talk of the bass clarinet, nice bass clarinet obligatto on this one: https://youtu.be/q9RKqF67-tQ After some early success he sank into obscurity in the 60s and made a comeback in the 90’s. I heard him at a small club in NYC in 1994; wonderful performance even if his voice was showing a bit of age: https://youtu.be/2f3bg_O95Fg https://youtu.be/2sXdS4By-OU |
This is for Alex. Charles Bradley - The World (Is Going Up In Flames) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IlNZlGWegcc When I send you this, that is the sign of great love https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C8gn-M-jEFI |
I have been listening Astrud a lot lately. Here with Chet, they get along just fine. Surprisingly good. Or expected? I like them both. Far away https://youtu.be/r43WGFuhzbA |
So different from Astrud. If Astrud's voice is on the edge to be expressionless, in a manner that it seeks no influence on nothing but just to be, than Julie's voice is quite opposite, full of expression, giving the clear message. I like both. Sway https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LWNJmM8GLy0 |
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Frogman , it’s on last page under Schubert - "Pure Genius ’ .At spots it lifted me off my chair ! A miracle that this is not a Quartet , only one I ever saw before was the lady who was Principal with the SPCO for a while and lives in Mpls . #2 volin is Prof at Oberlin , Viola is Belgian born soloist .# 1 kid is a winner of something . |
Today's Listen: After all it is Saturday Night. B.B. King and Guests -- BLUES SUMMIT Nice fold out booklet with great pictures. B.B. is in fine form, esp with his 'background vocals'. :) Recorded in Memphis and Berkeley, Ca. -- 1993. B.B. and his Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gStXFa_ZBQ4 with Albert Collins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv0J-H7VoGo with Buddy Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5MAZZ4HnVo with Etta James https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLXjh6S9AAo Cheers |
rok, my favorite Buddy Guy album - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGpEMPUYUCU&list=PL7507484206994FF7 |
Pryso. I have both of those. I think I liked Guy better back in the day, esp the stuff he did with Junior Wells. The more famous they get, the faster and louder they play, or so it seems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FClbeBvJGaE Etta was one bad lady. You always got the feeling she was singing from personal experience. The Frogman posted this, and I had to have it. Had to buy her 'Chess Box' to get it. Worth the effort. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=debDGhfzz-c Cheers |
Speaking of blues, one album that I recently bought John Lee and Earl Hooker, If you miss 'im...i got 'im" from 1969. https://youtu.be/6zE7wSrVOhA https://youtu.be/uw6awGgSoYc https://youtu.be/8Ubt-eHSVbs https://youtu.be/yD2RvYqW3-E https://youtu.be/Cb2bKZ4h2t0 |
I used to listen to blues music on the radio back in the day, had to put the table radio in the bed with me, next to my head, so I could hear it. On a 'clear channel' station coming out of Tennessee. Sold Records by mail, from ’Randy’s Record Shop’ in Gallatin, Tennessee. 78rpm. They played this a lot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4pp02_GN9A Cheers Btw, the coolest name in Blues. |
Great stuff, you guys. Thanks! **** The more famous they get, the faster and louder they play, or so it seems. **** I too like Buddy Guy’s early stuff. A few months ago my wife, knowing that I am a fan of both Buddy and Mavis Staples, bought us tickets to see them both on a double bill at the NJPAC. Buddy had a great band; Mavis’, so so. The shows where unbelievably loud ; we almost had to leave. Thank God, I always carry a pair of earplugs wherever I go. Since I am around loud music all the time and since negative effect of exposure to loud sounds is cumulative I wear them even when driving. I wanted to kill the guy mixing the sound. A legend like Buddy Guy deserves much better. I hope everyone is well and healthy. |
Because I like Nina, that’s why... You Can Have Him https://youtu.be/oZWnyQ-801M "So you see that I don’t want him, you can have him |
A few days ago Alex posted some great music by one of my favorite bass players, Sam Jones. Great player with one of the most solid time feels of any bass player. I got to know his playing from his long association with (possibly) my favorite alto player. One of my favorite and very early Cannonball Adderley records and one which goes under the radar way too often: https://youtu.be/WS4h1CX_ZT4 It’s not often that the bass player gets to start the tune. In this case, for good reason: https://youtu.be/kJd3-MeTdJ8 Talk about setting up the tune’s groove! : https://youtu.be/gEF1Vxmm5jI Sam Jones was also a fine composer. He wrote some memorable tunes for Cannonball’s Quintet which would become standards: https://youtu.be/-DIRlg76HsA https://youtu.be/vAdE3pLlMFQ A while back I posted the great Paul Chambers’ discography, probably no better testament to a player’s talent and reputation among his peers. Check out Sam Jones’ discography; pretty astounding: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Jones_(musician)#Discography |
Today's Listen: Coleman Hawkins & Ben Webster -- COLEMAN HAWKINS ENCOUNTERS BEN WEBSTER with / Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Alvin Stoller(drums) Nice Booklet, but very small print. Gives personal details of both players. Both seemed to be very imposing personalities. They were considered 'Jazz Giants', and were treated as such. Recorded Oct 1957 -- Hollywood,Ca. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFOP67ezemU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly2zdrtWLVc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLK2lbRi828 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJYKIEwhy6w Cheers Back in the day, you could tell Saxophone players by the hats they wore. |
Back to blues for just a couple more comments. rok, I do like Stevie Ray (alluding to earlier comments) but I tend to agree with you. The best blues comes with a slow tempo. For me the feelings are just deeper and more sincere that way. And what is blues except a deep expression of personal feelings? Also I was another distant listener to WLAC in the evening. I'd tune in with my little Motorola table radio, next to my bed. But my bedroom was upstairs so I could enjoy a modest level when the door was closed. Lots of young teens in southern Michigan tuned in in those years. Here's info, including the "Late night rhythm and blues" years - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WLAC |
Cannonball / Sam Jones: Great stuff. Listened to them all in one sitting. They say this quintet was not a success. Well, his music was not the reason why. I just love Adderley's approach to Jazz. Always makes you feel better after having heard him play. Sam Jones Discography: Wow. I must have a hundred CDs with Jones on them!!! Who knew?? I have his early 60s recordings on Riverside, with him as leader, on order. A 2-CD set. Thanks. Good music for a rainy Sunday Afternoon. Cheers |
Pryso, Thanks for the WLAC link. These names really brought back memories. Gene Nobles and Bill "Hossman" (or simply "Hoss") Allen: Cheers What about 'Wolfman Jack' out of Del Rio Texas, another clear channel station. |
Today's Listen: Cannonball Adderley -- THE CANNONBALL ADDERLEY SEXTET IN NEW YORK Probably his best band, includes Yusef Lateef, Joe Zawinul, Sam Jones, Louis Hayes, Nat Adderley. Notes: Cannonball was a terrific player. He had been a school teacher and was the warmest, lovable, most brilliant guy. He was a joy to be around. What made him special was his warmth and his maturity. He had a real understanding of the social significance of Jazz and realized that somehow, as musicians, we had to (also) be educators....-- David Amram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WgxMVWKXx4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPv1HnliyPw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F-dhZF9HLU Cheers |
"That's Randy, R-A-N-D-Y, Gallatin, G-A-L-L-A-T-I-N ... Gallatin, Tennessee!"-- That goes way back to the time when Johnny Ace was the top crooner, and you could get that station in the middle of Indiana at night; we tuned it on the car radio somewhere in the vicinity of Terre Haute, it was crystal clear. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKYQkUaRMAI Wolfman Jack out of Del Rio was another DJ you could get on the car radio at night clean across the country. No matter what nobody says "Stevie" could get down; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQuY7dHfWrM I don't think Cannonball ever recorded a note that I didn't like; those you selected Rok are among his best. |
o10, growing up in southern MI it was no problem receiving AM stations from Detroit and Chicago. If I waited until nighttime (> 9PM) I could regularly receive WLAC and also Boston, Cleveland and even sometimes New Orleans stations. Maybe more, those are ones I remember. As I've mentioned before, that was fun since in the mid to late '50s music was still more regional. So most metro areas had their own Top 10 or 20 songs. Then with "Your Hit Parade" and "Bandstand" the top song lists became national. |
Interesting. I like his attitude towards the gear. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d34wfxtgTlE Cheers |