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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Cannonball Adderley and Milt Jackson - Things Are Getting Better
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Mary Jo, When I was in the Army stationed in Germany, the NCO and Officer clubs on the bases all had live entertainment on the weekends.. Mostly bands from the USA and the UK. But, by far, the best bands were the ones from Yugoslavia. They were always must-see. They could do Motown as well as the folks in Detroit. I am beginning to see why. Many fond memories. Cheers |
Today's Listen: Kenny Barron Quintet -- CONCENTRIC CIRCLES Notes? No notes. But we do have a list of Musical Instrument Manufacturers, that are endorsed or utilized by each member of the group. We also have contact information for bookings around the world. Most outrageous, is that the traditional Blue Note Label is gone. In this case, replaced by blue circles. All this comes under 'The State Of The Art' I suppose. Once the music started, frowns turned to smiles. We should all be thankful music like this is still being made and played. Barron is one of the few keepers of the flame. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp7twYHNyFI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACAQvoptYwg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b28uZQ1K2UY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc6f7vOc_H8 Cheers |
Today's F-150 usb drive Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-OaC8LPdX4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNYe_eeZdLQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNge0q3ZZL4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Y1gohk5-A Cheers |
Rok, re Berlin, Karajan and DG: On balance, undoubtedly, one of the world’s greatest orchestras, conductors and record labels, but you have good reason to be "not so sure anymore". One of the greatest because of their history and remarkable contribution to Classical music in their respective areas. The Berlin Philharmonic is and always has been a powerhouse orchestra with fantastic musicians both as section players and soloists. Some consider it to be the world’s greatest ordhestra. Its sound was shaped to a great extent by Karajan who was their music director for at least thirty five years. That sound was a reflection of Karajan’s famous ego, vanity and meticulous approach to just about everything he did. He was an absolute perfectionist and very "old school" with a dictatorial way with the musicians in the orchestra. Karajan famously insisted on being photographed showing only his left side which he considered to be his best side. On the many video recordings available one notices how much time the camera is focused in him and not the players; and how much time he spends conducting with his eyes closed. Very little visual connection with the players; not a good thing, generally. It is all about him and his very specific idea of what the sound of the orchestra should be. One of the main criticisms of his conducting style is that this very specific sound he carried over to the music of all composers, not allowing for variation or individuality in the sound. However, it was a sound with a tremendous amount of precision and a very specific beauty of tone; always a sense of perfection. He was incredibly prolific as recording artist and is the biggest selling Classical music artist of all time. Personally, I like some of his recordings, but many I don’t. I find that his relentless perfectionism give can give the music a kind of cold quality. For instance, his Beethoven symphonies with Berlin are impressive in their beauty of sound especially in the slow legato passages, but I would rather listen to the Kleiber recordings for his warmer and more emotional interpretations. I am generally not crazy about the sound of DG recordings. Compared to one of my favorite labels Decca/London I find the sound of many DG recordings to be thin and lacking in instrumental tonal body and natural hall ambience. However, some like the Kleiber recordings are quite good. Recent DG’s in particular suffer from mic placement that is too close up. However, its hard to overlook or not be impressed by the tremendous amount of great music on the label and sound that is seldom less than decent; and something that I know you appreciate, generally great looking cover art and text. |
That is very, very nice to hear Rok. Speaking of memories and dreams... Memories of you - Monk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaBW4T4mCOw Darn That Dream - Dexter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDpyO2JUerQ Stardust - Clark Terry 1967. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwZiJAFWWfw |
The Frogman, Thanks for your response. Precise and concise as usual. I was aware of his vanity. I have two Beethoven cycles by him, 1963 on CD and 1977 on LP, plus 3,5,6,7,and 9 on single SACD. However I mostly listen to Kleiber and .Karl Bohm. He once said, "In 10 years everything will be 10th rate". More evidence of his vanity. Cheers |
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mary_jo, Clark Terry "Stardust" : Wow! What a beautiful player and a favorite . Thanks! https://youtu.be/BGblgP6AoGY Classic record that I hadn’t dusted off in a while:. Check out the lineup! https://youtu.be/c2U7wjO6k5g One of the things that I will struggle with the most when all this craziness subsides will be how to not always make the association: https://youtu.be/3yWau7bujLY On a more positive note: https://youtu.be/NTWenY_4-fg |
So musical! And great observation. Just yesterday I read an article about another trumpet player and one of the greatest musicians that I have had the honor of playing with, Phil Smith who served as principal trumpet with NY Phil for many years. In the article, one of the current players in the section is quoted as making the exact same observation of Smith. Beautiful singing quality in Smith's playing that seemed as if he has no instrument. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/philip-smith-master-trumpeter https://youtu.be/5RRpnfR0hz4 Btw, I have not forgotten that i have not commented on that outstanding Janacek Qt.2 I have listened to it twice and will do so again. Fantastic performance. Thanks again. |
Another sampling of Smith, with more found on the right side column - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmFqNFqqoRU Of course I should admit I’d never heard of him. But that is explained in the beginning of the New Yorker article. |
Thanks. Frogman. The miracle to me is they were a pick-up group . IMO Janacek is not as popular as he should be because he combines all the parts of music in a manner few seem to understand . If you don’t know, read the back story of " Intimate Letters" and it’s relation to his death . I really wanted to say Clark sounded like he was a song . Hard to really make the case with Bald Mountain, but there was one second where I heard Smith sound like Terry.If my life depended on it I would put them very close if not equal . The religious element in the Times article is spot on and something I have known for decades . |
At home for the quarantine. I have 20 boxes of 100 LPs that are still sealed. They’ve been boxed since 1967. That’s when my family moved from California to Philadelphia. My mother worked for Columbia Records in California. i just came across 34 sealed albums on the Blue Note label. I’m not a jazz aficionado. I grabbed the first one from the stack. Jimmy Smith-The Sermon Hammond Organ along with some really great jazz musicians. I dont think ill unseal the other LPs. Half are stereo. 1955-1967. |
Happy Easter guys! I know it is not easy for some of you now but I do hope all this will be behind us very soon and you all will be able to enjoy life in full with your dearest ones. May peace and good music be always with you. https://youtu.be/jug5mGd_J7Y |
Age of innocence. As a little girl I once new a couple who argued and yelled at each other a lot. But strangely, never looked unhappy. The way they talked to each other appeared to be very rough to me though. So one day I asked them a question that assumed the answer, something that I still do and can’t get rid of: Why do you hate each other so much? They looked at each other in laughter, invited me in for a cookie and with what they told me, quickly reassured me... Lesson 1 learned Things are not always as they seem to be Lesson 2 learned Everybody has their own way of love Lesson 3 still pending Could it be that I was simply bribed with a cookie? It was very good cookie. Un Amore Grande ~ A Great Love https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vnrT3OhCTJ8 |
Cedar Walton... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l6PRNNMQl_YwckjUnU9FkFv-BljT7Pq9Y @pjw81563 returning the favor, perhaps. Newer-ish. 2014 release of live recordings (Keystone Corner San Fran) made Dec'77/Jan'78. SQ is just okay but the playing is superb. Walton, Bob Berg, David Williams, Billy Higgins + Freddie Hubbard. Of course, might be new to just me. |
mary_jo, you (and others) may enjoy this old radio program. The name of the show says it all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4QiZbHlBMI I have friends who are similar to this, it nearly always seems they are snipping at each other. But they are a devoted couple and have been married for nearly 60 years . . . so whatever works. ;^) |
Schubert, you may take a look at this few short clips that I found on ytube, just for curiosity This is my home town, in 1937.fim made by american authors, Arthur Monroe Tode and Kate Eisig Tode who were passionate travellers https://youtu.be/3ECjFg88crY Movie made by Pan Am in 1964. Wings to Yugoslavia" , part about town of Split https://youtu.be/pPj_vrWi1aI This one is made somewhere in 80's, all over Yugoslavia https://youtu.be/0RRnCnO1Y2c |
I have to post it here again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RRnCnO1Y2c&feature=youtu.be Man, those were the days of our lives. What a nice video, where did you dig that from... Where I can go now to get at least the small part of it since all would be impossible to find? Where? Tell me. I’ll give you cookie. Then, you’ll talk. |
Well, the title itself could be disturbing for some,ha,ha, but I have chosen clips that were made by american authors. As for 'the days', you were a kidd in those days, so some nostalgia that you might have may just be related to your childhood. I am quite sure that todays children will have pleasent memories on this moment in time, no matter that rest of the world might not share their emotions. Save the cookie, I eat sweets only in special occasions,ha,ha https://youtu.be/1tnqnXJl9qE https://youtu.be/C7T4aQMxTTM https://youtu.be/9W8d8YIsDkk https://youtu.be/M9hcAA93N8c |