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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.
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@stuartk 

I have always had a broad palette when it came to music. Jazz was Herbie, Bob James, Brubeck, Weather Report, Earl Klugh. Much later came The Rippingtons, Yellow Jackets. all the Arts and a few others.  In the last ten years is when I got much more into the more classic jazz players. Miles, Coltrain, Barron, Dizzy etc.  as well as new/current talent. As long as music doesn’t go to far into the weeds, I’ll listen to it.

 I just ordered the Penguin book on Jazz recordings from the library and am looking forward to reading it.

Thanks again for your guidance.

 

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@acman3 

And I appreciate it.

Hey CuriousJim, I was just showing you what Stuartk was referencing. That was the 1st that appeared, so no idea on cost. I'm sure the library is cheaper.

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There are LOTS of earlier editions dirt cheap on eBay. I just grabbed the first edition that covers LPs for $5.19 shipped. Just go there and search

The Penguin Guide to Jazz on LP, CD, and Cassette

or

The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings if you’re wanting a newer edition.

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@curiousjim 

I have always had a broad palette when it came to music. Jazz was Herbie, Bob James, Brubeck, Weather Report, Earl Klugh. Much later came The Rippingtons, Yellow Jackets. all the Arts and a few others.  In the last ten years is when I got much more into the more classic jazz players. Miles, Coltrain, Barron, Dizzy etc.  as well as new/current talent. As long as music doesn’t go to far into the weeds, I’ll listen to it.

That's an admirably open-minded approach!  

 I just ordered the Penguin book on Jazz recordings from the library and am looking forward to reading it.

Thanks again for your guidance.

It's good you're getting it from the library first. Then, if you like it, you can decide which edition you want to buy. 

You're welcome!  

If you like early Fusion, have you heard Horacee Arnold's "Tales of the Exonerated Flea" and "Tribe" ?  If not, check 'em out -- they've been released as a two-fer. 

 

 

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