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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@curiousjim You can NEVER go wrong with a Kenny Drew day!  I already have 4 KD albums cleaned and ready to go for the upcoming long weekend!

@pjw81563 Measurements have their place, but when someone relies solely on them, I ain't buying what they're selling.  And there was one review in particular that sealed the deal for me, when their results were so diametrically opposed to what I had personally experienced.

@jdougs I am a believer in BOTH my ears and measurements. I was just giving a suggestion for my friends here on JFA (been posting here 7 years) and not trying to force them into joining ASR. We are all adults and free to make choices just presenting more options for some that may be misinformed...

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