orpheus10

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Jazz for aficionados
mahgister, in these stressful times, music is our drug of choice to relieve that stress; not just any music, but the best music for us.Back in the old days before "you tube", no matter how carefully we selected our records, occasionally we bought ... 
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When it comes to late night music that a person can get lost in, it's hard to beat this.      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2hqgJGVMEk&list=OLAK5uy_lMohm_r1yg0OQ7yheNkTCEtZTscCkn6Qo&i...         
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My journey with Nina Simone, began after I listened to the first record I bought by her in 1960; that's still my favorite record by her.While everyone else was most impressed by her singing, I was most impressed by her piano playing. She's a gift... 
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp4YKvx37w8 
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Dee Dee's voice is like another musical instrument on "Song For My Father". She has one of the best versions of "Afro Blue";      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpArofkoVfA         
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Pjw, some of the very best records in my collection seem to have Curtis Fuller as a side man and he's on most of the best "Jazz Messengers" albums.I want to expand my collection with the very best jazz available, not just collect records; I want m... 
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Pjw, that's what I'm talking about, it got a fantastic review, which means it makes these links sound ever so much better. 
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I rarely speak about audio components on this thread because of course it's a music thread, and not one for components, but I'm making an exception because here is something that will benefit anyone who is not aware of the fantastic improvement it... 
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When the music, the musician, and the listener become one, it's like magic, and Curtis Fuller's music seems to accomplish this feat.          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BlHRPXPx-4 
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A jazz musician is known by the company he keeps, and those who like his company. It seems that some of the best jazz musicians ever, like having the company of Curtis Fuller.It seems that Benny Golson certainly liked having Curtis Fuller by his ... 
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It's been ages since this thread has been in harmony around one musician. Rather than post my favorite Curtis Fuller, I prefer to enjoy the ride, and listen to others favorite Curtis Fuller; please continue this very pleasant journey through the ... 
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Blues ette was very nice, I'll have to get it. 
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Curtis Fuller is the type of musician we can go on and on talking about because he played on so many records. I hope there are others who have knowledge of this great musician and want to continue what will be a very rewarding discussion. Curtis ... 
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Life has never been more complicated; but thank God it's not at home complicated, just everything else.