orpheus10

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Jazz for aficionados
Acman,that ranks among the world’s most recognized album covers. Here are some more Coleman Hawkins tunes; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhgUUe5czxc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnTdGw9jDVI 
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Pjw, Zappa is just a name that I've heard a lot but never investigated.Although I have crossed over into many other genres, currently I intend to focus on jazz. 
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I just listened to one of my favorite albums that has never been posted on this thread, "Body Heat" by Quincy Jones;    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK-C55lZRY4   
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It's hard for me to believe that Detroit was one of the most fantastic cities that I've ever been to; it seemed that everyone drove a new car, dressed elegant, and lived in a nice home; that was in 66.The entertainment was incredible; I saw more f... 
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Gil Scott-Heron gets my vote for one of the most interesting artists of my life time. 
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Rok, all four of those tunes are my favorites; as a matter of fact, they're on my play list. 
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Pjw, thanks for noticing. While everyone is aware of her vocals, I'm trying to bring attention to her prowess as a jazz pianist; I believe that over time her instrumentals will get lost in the shuffle. Here's another instrumental.    https://www... 
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVx6r80rXLg    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynnb6ejdEz0    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVEbzdN_7n0Eunice Kathleen Waymon was a classically trained pianist;    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nina_Simone 
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Acman, as I recalled we liked some of the same tunes. I always give your submissions a careful listen and honest evaluation.Although I've discovered, as a result of Alex's submissions that there is too much old jazz I don't have in my collection ... 
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Jazz projects universal emotions as complex as physics and deeper than the Pacific; no wonder it's not for everyone, just for those with the ability to hear with the inner ear.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj1j4mN7OT0This musical combination ... 
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This Bud is for you Mary-jo;    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__OSyznVDOY 
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Thank you Mary-Jo; that means that so far I'm hitting 100%, now I know who to use for my reverse barometer.The Allmusic review by Steve Huey awarded the album 4 stars and states "it's another fine, eclectic outing that falls squarely into the sign... 
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While there are a number of other "world class" musicians, Acman and Frogman only hear Stanley Turrentine, and Mr. Mayor hears elevator music.All of that puts me in another musical universe, and I like it. 
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After all of this, I just know Mr. Mayor is going to post something that will blow the roof off the house; the floor is yours Mr. Mayor. 
Jazz for aficionados
If these musicians sound like elevator musicians, I'm glad I don't listen to music with everyone else you know.Stanley Turrentine - tenor saxophoneEumir Deodato - electric piano, arranger, conductorRon Carter - bassAirto Moreira - drums, percussio...