Wynton Marsalis Septet/ Ellis Marsalis Trio- Joe Cool's Blues

Stormcrow · June-19th-2003, 08:24 PM

I checked out this CD from the library to get a sample of Wynton Marsalis's work. I loved it! It is all Peanuts and Peanuts- inspired tunes. The Marsalises give the classics (I have always loved the Peanut's TV special's music) and the originals a great workout. My favorite is the immortal "Linus and Lucy", but all of the tracks really are great.

Tom Storer · June-20th-2003, 04:50 AM

Yes, this is a Wynton record that is highly enjoyable - unpretentious, straightforward, just a good swingin' time.

Steve Reynolds · June-23rd-2003, 10:38 AM

I bought this one

it underscores what a lackluster composer he is - the Guaraldi tunes are memorable and melodious, while Wynton's tunes are simply boring and leave nothing in one's mouth and ears except a bit of an odor.

Tom Storer · June-23rd-2003, 10:51 AM

Chris A? Your opinion?

Never mind!

mke · June-23rd-2003, 11:41 AM

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Originally posted by Steve Reynolds
leave nothing in one's mouth and ears except a bit of an odor.

Odour in your ears?

Steve Reynolds · June-23rd-2003, 12:28 PM

yes - a very stale odour in my ears

steve(thelil) · June-23rd-2003, 12:43 PM

I can vouch that there is a very strange odor in Steve Reynolds's ears.

(I'm always here for you, bud)

HLAW · June-23rd-2003, 01:36 PM

I guess I maybe Wynton's #1 Fan on this board but I have to admit this is one of my least favorite Marsalis titles.Theo if you want to jam some Wynton get "Black Codes from the Underground","J-Mood" or the box set "Live @ The Village Vanguard"then you be jammin some Wynton Peace and all that.

Stormcrow · June-23rd-2003, 04:21 PM

What's wrong with just plain fun music? I do like deep and thoughtful, but fun is nice too. This is what this album is about: fun.

Another song on the CD I like a lot is "Peppermint Patty."

Stormcrow · June-23rd-2003, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by Scott Dolan
Exactly!! Well said Theo.

lol, thanks.