I just listened to I’m All Smiles, by G.C. And it was good. I will go down your list of both . I’m sure I will be very happy. Oh and while I had heard of G.C and S.C. , I’ve never heard of Mal Waldron. Looks like I might be up late tonight.😁
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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In retrospect, it made little sense for me to have mentioned Waldron in the same post as Cables and Barron, as he’s very different, stylistically. I’m afraid I allowed myself to get overly carried away by my own personal enthusiasms rather than maintaining focus on what you might like. Sorry about that! Still, if you enjoy Monk or Andrew Hill, you might enjoy Waldron, as he’s somewhat of a "kindred spirit". One of my favorites is "Left Alone ’86", co-led by Jackie Mclean. This is quite accessible. Unfortunately, all I can find is the title track on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEMyZDSIvWE The entirety of the terrific trio "You and the Night and the Music" is available on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG4pgpR658I I have no idea if this will appeal to you. At any rate, I’ll do my best to stay on point, moving forward!
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