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

DG gives a shot only.

In life Perahia is VERY smart and Schiff is VERY funny ,,

And ! better get out of this channel .

For the frogs 7,000 before I go .   You will see the man has the heart of a Lion !

You wrote that you admire Schiff’s style. I do also and would be tempted to characterize what I hear as, not lacking, but devoid of “STYLE”. Not sure I can put what I mean into words. Incredibly dignified playing in every positive sense of the word.

I am amazed by your choice of words...

Andras Schiff is a genius who gave to his second version of Bach well tempered klavier exactly  the  playing transcendent quality  you describe concretely ...

I an glad someone put  precise words on my impression and admiration for Schiff Bach...

This pianist matured so much, it is astounding...