Rok, Than this is a great oportunity for you to learn something new. Here is Reuben Wilson's 2nd album that was cut for Blue Note,called 'Love Bug' featuring Grant Green, Lee Morgan and George Coleman. http://youtu.be/-p6b-o2CsEcThis is his 3rd album for Blue Note, called 'Blue Mode' featuring Melvin Sparks, great guitar player http://youtu.be/KkyP7nVMQc0Finaly, this is the line up that I saw in NYC. Recognising anyone? http://youtu.be/cDQbVVG_VKAI consider myself as individual, so I cant answer your generalizations about European feelings toward jazz.Like I said, that might be an interesting topic, but I guess for that is required more than an opinion |
I wish someone would enlightened me as to what this "Political Truth" is supposed to be. If a guy can make money ANYWHERE, good for him. But the discussion was not about making money.
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****I consider myself as individual, so I cant answer your generalizations about European feelings toward jazz.Like I said, that might be an interesting topic, but I guess for that is required more than an opinion****
Alexatpos, I find your style and approach to discussing music (and, I suspect, any subject) refreshing and even-keeled. Actually, it goes hand in hand with what you pointed out about jazz audiences in Europe vs America. I think your observations are correct. I have always felt that the reason that those differences exist have mainly to do with the fact that the US is a very young country compared to most countries in Europe which have had rich cultural and art traditions for many hundreds of years longer than the US. Europeans have histories going back to a time when great artists and artistry were revered and, as you said, to have knowledge in this area was a sign of education. Thanks for the links. |
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Love Bug -- typical "soul Jazz' of a certain era. I am sort of surprised to see Lee Morgan involved. Of course I know of Grant Green, but not his son.
Blue mode -- rather simplistic. There was a time when I doubt this could have been recorded at Blue Note.
Godfathers of Groove -- same stuff. Bernard Purdie is a name that lives in Infamy with me, for the stuff he did in Europe with the Westdeutscher Rundfunk Big Band. BTW, great examples of what's wrong with European Jazz.
Thanks for the post.
Nice enough music, but nothing that grabbed me. For this type music I prefer guys like Houston Person, Joey DeFrancesco and Charles Earland.
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Alexatpos:
If you like Bernard Purdie, check out "Soul to Jazz" vols I and II. Great tune selection and player lineup. Close, but no cigar!!
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Rok, you rushed to judgment on "Love Bug"; while Reuben Wilson's organ imparts "soul jazz", Grant Green, and Lee Morgan impart nothing less than their best, which as always is good jazz; they did more than lend their names. This album is most certainly worthy of my collection.
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Rok, I understand where you're coming from in regard to "soul jazz", and while it may not be worthy of you're collection, it's still good music. Although I may or may not decide it's worthy of my collection at this stage, I'll refrain from criticism. This is the holiday season, and I think we should lighten up on the "jest".
BTW, "Carol of the Bells" hit my "holiday sweet spot".
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BTW Rok, my last post was not intended as personal criticism toward you, but as a general statement for us all as we're entering the holiday season.
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Though I like jazz, I don't listen to it much because at my age I'm concentrating on spiritualy uplifting music in hopes I can stay out of hell .
That said, since I moved to the Twin Cities I've been keeping my car radio on the local Jazz station ,Jazz 88.
Yesterday I heard Kurt Elling singing "Higer Vibe" off his "Man in The Air " CD.
I damn near had to pull over, it is a towering masterpiece worthy of a standing by J.S. Bach, something I NEVER thought would come out of my mouth.
I have 4 other Elling CD's as IMO he is a force of nature, someone like Johnny Cash, who you just have to listen too even if you're not into his genre. But "Higher Vibe" is on a whole other level. |
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Thank YOU Acman3 !
You made an old mans day, literally beautiful beyond words.
Brought tears to my eyes. |
Schubert I suspect Johnny cash is the best one stop shopping towards that end. More so than Bach even perhaps though hard to compare. |
Schubert, no better way to describe Kurt Elling than "force of nature". Fabulous singer and stylist (composer too). You may not listen to a lot of jazz, but your choices are excellent. |
Thanks Frog, two of the best guys on here make my day on the same day. God is good. |
Map, whatever you say, it's your world I just live in it.
Merry Christmas ! |
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*****Grant Green, and Lee Morgan impart nothing less than their best, which as always is good jazz; they did more than lend their names.*******
I must confess, I didn't even remember hearing Morgan during my first listen. I played it again, and now, I understand why I didn't hear him the first time.
He soloed for about a Minute and 20 seconds. Very, very, low key, and in the background. He came back in about a minute or so before the end. He played those few seconds in unison with the sax player.
I think overall he did just lend his name. Or as they say, he just dailed it in. Helping a friend out? Some contract obligation? I would not consider this a Standard Lee Morgan performance. Just too much organ. Maybe he played more, on other tracks of the CD.
This was a strange period for Blue Note. Trying to cash in on the soul-Jazz thingy, instead of staying the course.
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There is some very good "Soul Jazz" tunes by some big time players. There was a time when it seemed as if every player had to have a "HIT" that was popular with the non-Jazz public. Mainly 'singles', on 45rpm.. I just didn't think this particular tune was that good. Esp considering the line up. If Morgan had been Leader, things might have been different.
Remember when you could go into a bar and play Jazz on the juke box? A lot of that was what I would call Soul Jazz.
I did not take your comments as a criticism of me. First of all, you never criticize people. Secondly, I am beyond criticism! :)
The singing on 'Carol of the Bells' is awesome. Esp the tenors. There is nothing better than good singing.
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Sorry to hear the news, Acman3. Nice clip. Very West Coast and reminiscent of some of the "Peter Gunn" Mancini charts. Thanks. |
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Acman, I'm sorry about Mr. Wilson. After your post with "Lighthouse Blues", I realized his kind of "Pacific Jazz" is just what I'm looking for to fill that void of what we called "West Coast Jazz". I've also discovered, his arrangements with young new musicians is also acceptable with me, for example; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-sAl1m5cHAWhile the trumpet player is not "Fats Navaro", or Diz, he's getting there, and Gerald Wilson's music makes him all right with me. Enjoy the music. |
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O-10, agree about Jefferson. Love that Horace Silver tune "Filthy MacNasty". And what a great trumpet solo. After James Moody's exuberance everything relaxes with a beautifully tasty solo by someone who, as much as anybody, deserves the title of "most sadly unrecognized". Dave Burns was a great bebopper who few have even heard about. http://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=5ebeHafmsDA |
Frogman, although it's possible Dave Burns is on some of my albums, I don't recall the name. Here's a real nice clip by Dave that indicates how good he was; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmeKhae2SKIEnjoy the music. |
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Nice! Beautiful playing by Burns. Hint of a Lee Morgan influence and I love it when a player starts a solo without any ambiguity as he does at 1:50; a simple three note statement, concise and to the point as if saying "check this out". Amazing how players of this caliber are forgotten sometimes. Thanks! |
When it comes to Christmas Music, I'm pretty conservative; this album by Kenny Burrel appeases both my conservative and jazz sides. I would imagine every aficionado who celebrates Christmas has this one in his collection; it cooks and projects the spirit of Christmas at the same time. Right now I'm trying to decide which is my favorite cut; so far it's between "My Favorite Things" and "Little Drummer Boy". Give it a listen and tell us your favorite cuts on this album, and share with us your most special Christmas Music of whatever orientation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7PfDn0KhtI https://www.youtube.com/user/edawworldEnjoy the music. |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei1O04PlDHM |
Aldo I have that Burrell's album, and do think that is great, Frogman's subject of great but now almost unknown players is more intriguing. So, I hope you all would not mind if I post yet another trumpet player, that has become 'famous' because of his obscurity. Oxymoron, I know. His name is Dupree Bolton, and here is link from a great album of Curtis Amy 'Katanga'. Ray Crawford is great too, as always. http://youtu.be/Oc6cJYn2T7Mhttp://youtu.be/RofQwbDY2YI |
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For those interested in the life of Rahsaan Roland Kirk, there is a biography called "Bright Moments" that I recommend.
One chapter mentions the take-over by Kirk and Lee Morgan of a Merv Griffin Show taping in 1968. |
Rok, that's got to be the the best "Jazz Messenger" group ever; Lee Morgan and Benny Golson were at the top of their game along with the rest of the group, I had to look and play that one twice.
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Since most of the brains hang around this post does anyone know of a Triangle speaker dealer? |
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***** that's got to be the the best "Jazz Messenger" group ever;******
I agree. I never get over how easy it is, to see and hear such great players, just by clicking a few keys. What a wonderful technology!!
What effect, if any, do you think the change in policy towards Cuba, could eventually have on Jazz in both countries? Could it save Jazz in this country? Food for thought. An infusion of folks that understand rhythm, surely would not hurt. I hope all their great players aren't dead, like ours are.
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EXCELLENT Clips!! Foxy Divas Galore! I put Kirk in my Amazon cart just now. That was really good. He was much more than a showman.
McRae did one of the better version of 'Besame' I have heard. The pictures of Carmen I remember from the album covers of LPs my brother owned. Along with folks like Dakota Staton. Funny how the album art sticks with you.
Ode to Billy Joe? When we first heard that, there was a debate as to whether Bobbie Gentry was black or white. Folks had never heard a white girl sing like that before. Same with the Righteous Brothers. Must have been a water-shed period in pop music. It is a great song, because it is authenic. Authenticity always stands the test of time.
We all had to retune our ears. :)
I would not have taken a 'duece' across any bridge like that one. That must have been the Tallahatchie River. I lived next to the other river. The mighty Mississippi.
Miss Horne was a Lady and a Fox until the very end. What a talent! What a Beauty! Loved her 'southern' accent.
Thanks for the clips
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