Hey acman I ordered a Japanese UHD CD of Miles In Tokyo and listened to it last night. Great sonics and I agree that all the musicians are in great form but drummer Tony Williams really stood out - JMHO
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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OK, we're off jazz a bit here. But this is what started it all for me. This was released in 1948 and became a big hit. I was very young but into the whole cowboy hero thing. The result was "Ghost Riders" became the first song I remember being really aware of and wanting to hear again and again. My first favorite tune. And Vaughn Monroe's version set the standard for the many, many others that followed. The emphasis here was his voice, no surprise since he was a singing star on records and radio. The later versions, The Outlaws and others, showed what a hot guitar could add.
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speaking of creed taylor, tonight i listened again to george benson’s weekend in la -- on it there is one track from his cti days -- ’ode to kudu’ i invite you to listen to that one on ’weekend in la’, then go back to hear the original track of that song (and a beautiful alternate take) on the early cti release of george benson’s ’beyond the blue horizon’ 1971 some of the best benson, and best jazz you will ever hear, imho just brilliant, and utterly beautiful... |
Joey and Houston: Moonlight in Vermont : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ikl8pnHz6k What's going on : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRcqjIr6ItA
no Joey, just great Houston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGKOehe1LTs Cheers
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Just listened to John Handy Live at Monterey Jazz Festival 1965. The remastered CD has 2 extended cuts recorded live at the fest and a 30 plus minute bonus track that kicks ass. BUY IT!! Recorded Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival - Wikipedia The bonus track with Pat Martino and Bobby Hutcherson
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Hi Alek The Monterey sessions are awesome and the bonus track is from an a hard to find (and expensive) album see here The New John Handy Quintet With Bobby Hutcherson, Pat Martino – New View! (1997, CD) - Discogs I know you like wax but the CD from "Essential Jazz Class" is outstanding sonics A great 24 bit classic John Handy - At The Monterey Jazz Festival [Includes Bonus Track] - Amazon.com Music |
Thanks Paul, will listen to it. I have nothing at all from J. Handy, very courious to hear it more, line up certainly looks impressive. Now I took another look and saw that you have written the post a week ago. Sorry for not answering before, I do not know how I missed whole page of different posts... |
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