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

If you use Qobuz, Igor Butman is very well represented there. Likewise Jan Johansson. My "must play" list is growing.

Vijay Iyer, "Black and Tan Fantasy":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp8ILy2PSR0

 

 

Was reading a Music Direct ad selling Blue Note tone poet series and the first album listed was Herbie Nichols,  Herbie Nichols Trio.  So I’m about halfway through it and it is a wonderful Sunday morning sound.🎶

Re: Dave Holland.

I have seen him live a few times myself but never with a big band just the sextet.

This is a must have live session and on my desert island list.

Claressence - Dave Holland Quintet - YouTube