Cat No: SOPZ 27
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$35.00 Inc. GST
Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers is a 1956 album that captures a pivotal moment in the group’s history. Featuring the talents of pianist Horace Silver, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, trumpeter Donald Byrd, and bassist Doug Watkins, the album showcases the hard bop sound the Messengers were helping to define. Blakey’s powerful drumming drives the entire record, laying down a foundation for the band’s energetic solos and intricate arrangements. Each player brings their own fire to the session, with Silver’s compositions providing the perfect launchpad for improvisation. This is a hard-swinging album that’s both exciting and sophisticated, a testament to the early brilliance of the Jazz Messengers.
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Cat No: SOPZ 27
Image: Actual Image