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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.
orpheus10
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rok2id
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Today's Listen:

J.J. Johnson  --  THE EMINENT, VOLUME ONE
with / Clifford Brown(trumpet), John Lewis(piano), Jimmy Heath(bass), Kenny Clarke(drums), J.J. Johnson(trombone).

Nice Booklet, tells of Johnson's career progression.  He would immediately seek employment elsewhere whenever the Jazz job market was in a slump.  Serious family man.  Once had the reputation of being a 'Mechanical' player.

Blue Note, 1953.

it could happen to you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOXg6ZfNabI   

get happy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQSs8G6iX4Y   

turnpike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOJ8Upt70aA    

sketch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnhB1lQYaok  

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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I found "Turnpike" written by J.J. to be the most interesting; it would be since it was written to spotlight the trombone, but none of the other players are left out, they all sound good on this cut, not that they don't sound good on the other cuts, I just like this one the best.
nrthomas2
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Since coming across this thread recently I haven't had much opportunity to drop in. I was just looking through the conversations again and really enjoying the back and forth. Have I missed any references to Monk and Mingus? I think Monk may be my favorite jazz composer. Otherworldly and down to earth at the same time.
frogman
7,376 posts
 
Lots of references to Mingus and Monk.  Next to Miles, Bird and Trane, probably the most discussed.  
Welcome and post some favorites.
acman3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKpLn_VHX5s
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