Schubert, it does my heart good to see a government actually trying to do something to make up for past mistakes.
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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So help me God , I did not know that Sept . 30, 2021 is a first Canadian Federal Holiday and will remain so . Not a fun one but a remorse for what they did or allowed to happen to the native children in the for and all else done on natives . Canadian Judges have ruled that all still alive from the schools are to receive 40,000$ Not that great things will always be there , but Canadian Govt is trying and trying hard . This is a stream from last night including those still alive , very interesting to those who really care . Clips are mostly on CBC which are not for You Tube . The Prime Minister comes in about .50 , if you don't hear his speech you are a fool . https://youtu.be/rS1DwmmcuHQ |
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Schubert, I liked the music and the voice; I had a lot of hope many years ago, as a matter of fact, I was certain things would not be like they are today. Unfortunately, all my hope is used up, and there is no bank where I can borrow some more hope. On a positive note, I'm glad this little group is still thriving and contributing good music that I enjoy from time to time. I wish everyone the best. |
This is for O-10 who has a good heart . This voice has something for the soul....I think the same schubert... My favorite hope embodiement songs : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z26BvHOD_sg We need hope .... |
This is for O-10 who has a good heart . A lot of drums in it, I guess it could be called Native Hawaiian Jazz . I just bumped into the huge man with the unique voice who is the icon of Hawaiians still in Trauma , which is a about half of then . It truly is not a joke , he speaks for them . Got to me . https://youtu.be/YUVfQ8xivho |
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Could not find this album that I have on ytube, so I will post it this way. If I would know how, would upload it myself. https://music.apple.com/jp/album/live-jam-feat-lonnie-smith/296493455?l=en here is another good one...’Move your hand’ live from club Harlem 1970. https://youtu.be/_pIWamaxsQk Paul, everything is ok, thanks for asking, hope you are doing fine as well. Still very warm in this part of the world, so not yet in the mood for the night serch of lost jazz gems. I have started to listen music again just few days ago,before it was too hot for tubes in A class (i dont like to listen under a.c.) |
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Dr. Lonnie Smith was such a great live act. NEA Jazz Master 2017. George Benson and Lonnie formed Bensons Quartet in 1966 and recorded ITS UPTOWN. Lonnie was a great live act. I'm going to miss him. With George Benson 1966 (14) George Benson - Bullfight (1966) - YouTube Live at Club Mozambique (14) I Can't Stand It (Live At Club Mozambique, Detroit, 1970) - YouTube From BREATH - Lonnie's last album released on the Blue Note label January 2021: (14) Why Can't We Live Together - YouTube |
Roy Eldridge: I recently purchased box sets by my two favorite trumpet players, Roy Eldridge and Harry "Sweets" Edison. I thought for a moment I had the same Eldridge set as you have, but mine is The Verve Collection 1957-1962. 4CD Box Have not opened either. Waiting for the perfect mood. Nice post Cheers |
Listening to Roy Eldridge a lot lately. I just bought The Complete Verve Roy Eldridge Studio Sessions 7 × CD, Compilation, Stereo, Mono Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered (14) Yard Dog - YouTube (14) Let Me Off Uptown - YouTube (14) Roy Eldridge Blue Moon - YouTube |
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The lack of historical and sociological perspective on display here from time to time is disconcerting.Yes, if you dont understand this is a good answer. Keep the music coming, folksThen why did you not post music. I have been all along. Look above and below. (12) Duran (Take 4) - YouTube (12) Sugar Ray - YouTube (12) Archie Moore - YouTube (12) Right Off - Miles Davis - YouTube |
The lack of historical and sociological perspective on display here from time to time is disconcerting. Rok, in particular, as I've said before, just doesn't get it. Boxing? Really? Keep the music coming, folks. It's part of America's soul - the only common language we have, the only arena where European and African cultures, rammed together by the brutal drive to make money regardless of morals, found some synergistic harmony. Honor the music, please. |
Art Farmer, featuring Jim Hall 'To sweden with love' album from 1964Hello Alek hope you are well. Those Swedish songs are played very well by those 2 American jazz giants. (11) Farmer's Market - Art Farmer - YouTube (11) Art Farmer - Modern Art - YouTube (11) My Funny Valentine - Bill Evans & Jim Hall - YouTube (11) Darn That Dream - Bill Evans & Jim Hall - YouTube |
Art Farmer, featuring Jim Hall 'To sweden with love' album from 1964 Sweden folk songs played in jazz mode https://youtu.be/PP1dqSI7XIk https://youtu.be/SGVyjcK50YY Agnes Buen Garnas featuring Jan Garbarek 'Rosensfole' https://youtu.be/UrN-tJ9D0EM https://youtu.be/UM7f011LxoE Uhrlich Drechsler featuring Tord Gustavsen 'Humans and places' https://youtu.be/jnewqohpWsU https://youtu.be/siBbprkmkyI |
I like japan jazz performers...The link did not work for me as well. I do not own a lot of Japanese musician discs. The ones I do have I really like. Pianist Ryo Fukui is one of the older artists I listen to. Sadly Fukui passed in 2016 and in his 40 years on the jazz scene recorded only 5 studio albums as far as I know. (11) Ryo Fukui - Scenery 1976 (FULL ALBUM) - YouTube (11) Ryo Fukui - Mellow Dream [Full Album, 1977] - YouTube (11) Ryo Fukui - Ryo Fukui In New York (1999) FULL ALBUM [4K - 5.1] - YouTube Pianist Hiromi Uehara is a newer artist that released her first album in 2002 titled "Another Mind" and since that released another dozen albums all of them, IMHO, very good. Hiromi’s 2008 album "Beyond Standard" is my favorite. I have seen her live a couple times at the Blue Note NYC and her energized playing and the joy and happiness in brings her always spills out into the crowd which gave her a very loud standing applause at the end of both of the shows I attended. I own all of her albums. Half of them on SACD hybrid format. (11) Softly As In A Morning Sunrise - YouTube (11) Hiromi’s Sonicbloom - Time Out - YouTube (11) Hiromi The Trio Project performing "Alive" (Live in the Studio) - YouTube |
Perhaps you would like to discover great Japanese Jazz, from the 70’s and on.I like japan jazz performers... But your link dont work i think.... Could you refresh it? Thanks... I am curious..... |
Black Americans is the answer. As their employment / career opportunities increased across the society, the number of them wanting to Box or be Jazz musicians decreased. There have probably been many potentially as good as Ali, Louis and Marciano etc ... they are just working in cooperate America. Or maybe in the NBA, NFL or MLB. All a lot easier than boxing or trying to earn a living in Jazz.Thanks roc for an alternate yet just as true statement as the explanations I tried to bring forward I disagree. Some folks ( ne'er-do-wells ), will ALWAYS be on the journey, no matter what the situation is. Including a lot of white folks. I agree true indeed. Always has, is , and will be the lazy ones. |
Perhaps you would like to discover great Japanese Jazz, from the 70’s and on. To give you a flavor you may want to stream from https//www.mixcloud.com/jgueron/globeat-japanese-jazz-rebroadcast/ While the recording quality of this episode is not optimal, the playlist includes some great Jazz players that deserve a wider audience. You will find them in Tidal or Qobuz I hope you enjoy it Regards, Joe |
The Great Shirley Horn tells it like it is . Who said 2 genders can't get together . https://youtu.be/XhurCdlr3Ao |
I thought that your suggestion was that there were reasons why both disciplines coincided. I was curious what those might be. Black Americans is the answer. As their employment / career opportunities increased across the society, the number of them wanting to Box or be Jazz musicians decreased. There have probably been many potentially as good as Ali, Louis and Marciano etc ... they are just working in cooperate America. Or maybe in the NBA, NFL or MLB. All a lot easier than boxing or trying to earn a living in Jazz. Other groups, Irish, Jews, Italians etc... traveled the same journey. Cheers |
pjw, I'm curious about defining the "golden age of jazz from 1935 through 1965"? Is that your framework or someone else's? I ask because I have a different perspective. Perhaps not "golden age" but for me the real beginning of modern jazz begins in the late 1920s with Louis Armstrong's Hot Five and Hot Seven recordings. There was more foundation in the late 30s with Hawkins, Ellington, Basie, Goodman, etc. But that was interrupted until after WW2 when Parker, Gillespie and BeBop emerged. Any sort of "golden age" was not carried forward by Glen Miller and the like. That term to me suggests a continuous time period of creative development. With that I see the "golden age" for jazz running from 1946 or 7 to around 1965. Or maybe I'm simply defining the period I like best and consider to be the most influential? No offense if you see it differently. Never having been a boxing fan I can't comment on that aspect. |
Frogman I’M sure you are aware that the United States of America was very, very different back in those days compared to 1965 through 2021. The 40’s generation was known as "The Greatest Generation". Numerous books have been written on the subject. The reasons given for why "The Greatest Generation" are the very same reasons that made artists the most creative, uplifting, courageous, sincere, unselfish, and most of all hard working and willing to sacrifice humans. I just named some and there is more. Don’t get me started on the Second World War - there is not enough space. Its not a coincidence the artists - which musicians and boxers both are - share all of these words that define "The Greatest Generation" |