Great picks! I’ve been on the Herbie train since the mid seventies and have no plans on getting off any time soon.
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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I’ve played guitar for 50 years (just to entertain myself -- I found out early on that gigging was not for me) so I don’t have to depend upon my system to have a deep connection with music. Nevertheless, I still enjoy good audio, just as I enjoy a good sounding guitar. I was very naive when I first jumped down the "rabbit hole" and it’s taken me quite awhile to appreciate just how much I don’t know about gear and acoustics. I’ve found "the journey" to be quite a roller-coaster and I admire anyone who can keep their balance. That Hancock/Corea show must’ve really been something! BTW -- my wife and I also enjoy listening together. She has no interest in hunting down music and has witnessed how OCD I can get when it comes to gear but she, like me, dearly loves music. |
@stuartk I try. I have many friends that go down the equipment rabbit hole and get lost. I thank my wife for keeping me grounded as we often listen together. I love Herbie Hancock as I remember seeing him, for the first time, during his 'Rockit' tour. Seen him plenty of times after. Last time was just him and Chick Corea with 2 pianos and that is it. It was an amazing experience, but many were not use to the amount of improvisation that went on between them. |
@curiousjim I am always looking. I troll around Bandcamp a lot and find some unique artists and music there. I am one that actively searches out music. My audio equipment is there to play for my habit of buying music 😁 |
@stuartk Only 55 albums, what a slouch 😁😁😁 |
Yeah, "Head Hunters" was the first H. Hancock album I encountered -- checked it out from the local library in ’75. Soon after that I was seduced by Blue Note album covers into exploring that label’s offerings. "Maiden Voyage" was the first H. Hancock recording that really grabbed me. It’s still one of my favorites. I never did get much into Hancock’s synth stuff but love his acoustic playing! One exception-- "Fat Albert Rotunda" is irresistible! |
@stuartk , Thanks for the link. I’ll be sure to check it out tomorrow. I’ve been a Herbie fan since the mid seventies when I bought the Head Hunters album. I’m pretty sure I still have it 😁 |
You might enjoy perusing the discography on Hancock’s own website -- it has the covers displayed graphically. Click on each cover for notes. This is an entertaining and very easy way to research his recordings all in one place. Not only that, there are links to Spotify so you can listen, too. Pretty cool resource! |
I explore Shirley Scott at the recommendation of frogman... What is very interesting apart from his artful playing is a fact that i already knew to because i like Hammond a lot but go to my face with Scott : not one hammond player use the same instrument the same way with the same sound ... They all sound very different instrument from one another in a way way more evident than with piano...The instrument design vary a lot... Not just the playing ... This explain why i collected Hammond musicians ... I like it as second instrument or in solo ... I forgot to say that his piano playing exhibit the same humble devotion to the music as his hammond non spectacular playing... I like her for this simplicity at the service of the song ... I will hunt for more ... 😊
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Michael Cuscuna R.I.P. Many years ago, Woody Shaw said of Cuscuna:
Full last interview: Michael Cuscuna: Lifetime Achievement in Recording (downbeat.com) |
Me for sure! I adore Hammond jazz... Thanks for the recommendation... I did not even know the name ... Joey Defrancesco is my best...
I identified 6 albums... I dont know if there is more... This show under is interesting... I will definitely go hunting ... 😋😎😁😊
His playings as often in funk is mesmerizing and hypnotizing ...
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@stuartk Thanks I will check them out! |
Had not had cable TV service for years and TV set dark for much of the time. Then when I realized all the good content on The Youtubes I started assembling a modest HT setup just to stream moves and watch music concerts. Then realized how much better video quality DVD was so bought a cheap player. Upon a recommendation from my local librarian I checked out the Sonny Rollins concert from this series. Wow what a treat. Just finished the Mingus DVD last night. Gonna try to work through as many as possible. Highly recommended.
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@daledeee1 Thanks for introducing me to The New Mastersounds. I really like funky stuff. Been listening to many funky infectious groove bands for years but never heard of TNM until now. Actually I'm surprised because when playing all of the other band I like in that genre TNM never came up as "suggested based on your listening" or "customers who purchased that also like this". Last night I listened to The Nashville Sessions vol. 1 and 2 in their entirety and really like them. Very tight band. Could benefit with a small brass section like most of the other funky and NOLA bands I listen to.
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