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

A little more outside, but some of you will like this.

 

@acman3 Thanks for the Brian Krock introduction. Great music.

@pjw81563 - Thanks

Also George Benson - Breezing' - MoFi - Stan the Man Ricker Mastered this - still one of the best-sounding albums in my collection and fabulous music also. Apparently they did most of the tunes in 1 take. Just listened to this last night. I am sure others have mentioned this one.

@dmk_calgary I have that CD but not the MoFi version. Are you referring to the MoFi vinyl?

I don't have vinyl. Strictly a "digital man". I have many other MoFi CDs though.

@acman3 Nicholas Krolak is another relatively new artist I have been listening to lately. Krolak plays bass and composes and arranges as well.

 

Nicholas Krolak & Voice = Power - Jonesing Live at Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube