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| Jazz for aficionados O-10:I thought a one-worlder like yourself, would like these. I am almost certain you have heard them before, but they are worth a second listen.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-TVg40ExMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz6d60ysb-Yhttp://www.youtube... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Stanley Turrentine "I Told Jesus":Great tune, Even greater painting of the church women. I think I will have to find this one for my collection.The Good Lord and Jazz, a match made in heaven.Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados **** him and his aunt Corrine are playing games with me.****You better stop messin' with that woman. I suggest you sprinkle some Snake Dust all on your floor, and get you a black candle, and a Catfish fin. Then you might stand a chance. But if you... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Is that 'Prez' on the Basie clip?Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados Today's Listen:This has been a good Jazz week for me. All my recent purchases have been killer, and I have 'discovered' two new artist. Gregory Porter and Cecile Salvant. Both seem to be a breath of fresh air in the classic and traditional Jazz ge... | |
| Jazz for aficionados There's always something to buy! Never heard of this until tonight. Now I have to have the DVD, if it exists. Love Christmas music. I wonder if The Frogman is in this one?Am I the only one that didn't know of Ellington's Nutcracker Suite? Fess up!... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Stanley Turrentine was probably the first Jazz Saxophone player I got into. These are the first two of his LPs / CDs I purchased. They both made the cut to CD, which means I like them.But I have to confess, I was highly influenced by the album cov... | |
| Jazz for aficionados The African Youtubes:I agree with you. The sound is just too monotonous. Maybe the music is just not sophisticated in structure. Good for maintaining voodoo trances?Damn. When I typed that, my keyboard stopped working for a moment. :)On the positi... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Learsfool:The major problem is that some people seem to think that every word uttered on this thread has to 'pass muster' with them, and some school house teachings. I beg to disagree. Read the OP's opening statement, which I just re-posted. This ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10:Another relative newcomer. You know much about him? Such as, why does he wear that silly headgear?The clip shows nice street scenes of NYC. Don't think I could live in a place with that many people.And of course, the great Cassandra Wilson. A... | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10:When I first became aware of Cecile, I was sort of put off by the album cover, I sort of dismissed her as some hip-hop type person. mainly because of the glasses. That shows the fallacy of assumptions!! I was wrong. After listening to the you... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Professional Jazz Musicians Audiophiles ???I remember when 'Stereo Review' used to run a monthly thing called 'System of the Month,' and another series on the systems of well known Professional Musicians. The difference was amazing.The "System of ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Lest we forget:The OP's original intent: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, ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Cecile: Wow!http://www.npr.org/2013/06/05/188941161/c-cile-mclorin-salvant-making-old-songs-new-againCheck out the names. Fats Waller, Bessie Smith and even Valaidia Snow. I like her style!!I just hope there is a sufficient audience in this countr... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Solomon was correct.Chet Baker, maybe the public understood him and just didn't like his stuff. OMG!!! Maybe he was so cool he was frozen. Maybe he put folks to sleep. Maybe he spent more time getting high than playing high notes.If you are an art... |