this reminds me that I had better not look in the mirror.
What did I just Say??? Jeeez
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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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Inna, I don’t know how things work where you are, but here, the politicians who are supposed to work for the people, in reality work for the corporations. Almost all of the people who are still working, including doctors, who were independent before, now come under some kind of corporate umbrella. Mr. Big orders the corporate head to order the doctor, and that’s how the whip is popped.(But that's another secret that's only used under special circumstances) As anyone can see, if the corporate heads own the politicians, we the people are screwed. No one is allowed to know this. |
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(5) Geri Allen Trio, Dark Prince - YouTube
(5) Lenny White (drums) - Geri Allen: Feed The Fire - 1987 - YouTube (5) ACS : Geri Allen Terri Lyne Carrington Esperanza Spalding - Fall - TVjazz.tv - YouTube I bought this one because of the presence of Tony Williams and the recording sonics are excellent and Tony's drumming almost steals the show from Gerri (5) Twenty One 1994 - YouTube |
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Orpheus10, it is rare when someone becomes politician to work for people. Either elected politician or not. Anyway, Portuguese fado. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KntKPfAq3j0&list=FLHAEL8Iwz684WaGFx1rQchA&index=55&ab_ch... |
Inna, that was a fantastic contribution with very moving music, and song. I would not want to live in that apartment, and I'm sure she doesn't either. For the last 20 years the standard of living has been declining for the "middle class" here; that means it has been declining all over the world, because much of the world depends on our tourism dollars. I watched the unveiling of a new "explorer yacht" that was designed for the worst weather possible: it had a big heli-pad, a gym, and a library. While the design prevented it from looking too stylish, it was luxurious on the inside beyond imagination; while most yachts are designed to go from here to there, this small ship was designed for "there", to be the middle of the ocean until the next need for provisions which would be delivered by helicopter. That is the super rich's solution to Covid-19. |
Here is an unusual "Monk" when he was at the top of his game. This should be in all Monk fans collections. I'm not a Monk fanatic, but I got to have this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44SzPIHkWYk |
Yeah, I also heard that some rich and super rich have increasingly been buying real estate in New Zealand. It started long before the pandemic. I would do it too if I could. Great getaway, I would much prefer it to being in the middle of the ocean on a super yacht. For my taste that was the very best song by Gisela Joao. If you wish to listen to more fado try Amalia Rodrigues. |
Today's Listen: Edmond Hall -- PROFOUNDLY BLUE Three of Edmond Hall's Four Blue Note recordings are on this CD. All three with different groups / personnel. My oldest Blue Note CD. Recorded 1941 & 1944. All Star Quartet: red norvo, teddy wilson, ...... smooth sailing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl_VIvkT4EI rompin' in '44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V7udUkvnNo Celeste Quartet: charlie christian, meade lux lewis .... jammin' in four https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mUiFeK94aU profoundly blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOtDxIRC0Oo Swingtet: harry carney, sid catlett ...... been so long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5XUrsfSA6s beamin' and steamin' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIMw0q4RMBM Cheers |
Yeah, OK, before chasing Billie tonight I did run into this pretty funky jazz album by Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones: "Psychedelic Jazz Guitar." Nice groove, although I didn't hear much "pyschedelic" - probably just typical marketing for the mid 60's. Kind of a relief, really. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmjVli7eC8M |
Orpheus, my father is about your age (b.41.) Before the start of all this, he used to walk miles, daily. (pedestrian to the core, never even owned the car) Just recently, for few days he did not leave the house. Nothing wrong with him, he is not beeing sick or anything. Just too much tv news and subsequent feeling of depression. If the weather conditions are not terrible, best thing you can do for yourself is to be active outdoors. The fear is the only thing one should be afraid of. Keegiam, Bogaloo has more than few good albums, chek him up.Pitty that he didi not played earlier.Posted this before... https://youtu.be/nQYEMJI7DcU |
Today's Listen: Roy Hargrove -- WITH THE TENORS OF OUR TIME The tenors of our time?? Johnny Griffin, Joe Henderson, Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Stanley Turrentine. Recorded 1994. Nice informative booklet with many photos. soppin' the biscuit (stanley turrentine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERsjIjpfdlI when we were one (johnny griffin) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WeLZESmVDY greens at the chicken shack (johnny griffin) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3MFQaUA0mY wild is love (stanley turrentine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVBkmnMVOx0 The old guys seem to resonate more with me. Cheers |
I can. I read about them too, though I don't have direct communication with them. I also read and watch British and French news, French in English news, so I get at least distinct outlines of the entire picture. Very bad. But New Zealand is super class in this respect. They got enough of social problems too, but US and UK are the worst. |
I've lived with depression for a very, very long time, but because of that, my meds are well sorted and all this has had very little effect on me. Finding the right medicine(s) in the right dose(s) can take anywhere from a couple to several years, though. It's more art than science. The folks I worry about are those who haven't reached that point, yet. Every single day can be a devilish roller coaster during that process. If you know folks with depression -- and you do -- keep an ear out for them. Keep in touch. Don't crowd them. Don't say, "I'm calling to see if you're okay." Just drop them a friendly little line a little more frequently than you usually might. |
Not jazz. Anyone likes Loreena ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QpRCK1IbiE&list=FLHAEL8Iwz684WaGFx1rQchA&index=40&ab_ch... |
Today's Listen: Duke Ellington -- DUKE ELLINGTON MEETS COLEMAN HAWKINS Recorded in 1962, on the Impulse label. limbo Jazz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvffraVJg1g mood indigo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGt5fBKB_0Y self-portrait ("of the bean") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWYqutnjZBw wunderlust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nevROYOJs5s Cheers |
A little behind today, but I did find that "Boogaloo" Joe Jones was born Ivan Joseph Jones in 1940. Noting his fairly prodigious output adds to my recognition that I'm not nearly as much of an aficionado as I thought I was a few months ago. Maybe just more of an interested fan. Regardless, thanks to all of you here and the amazing archives of studio recordings and live performances at our fingetips, I'm learning a lot and loving the music more than ever. That's the important part. |
If this doesn't warm the heart of any American when the mike failed in another country . there is something wrong with them. https://youtu.be/mHSaHRd4Q48 |