Newly Remastered for Blue Note 75th Anniversary Vinyl!
Not for nothing did Art Blakey select the term Messengers to denote his musical and personal purpose at the onset of his bandleading career. Manifestly all meaningful music carries its own built-in message, and to this extenet the term could reasonably be applied to any combination of performers (even the coolest horn man has a message, no matter how diffidently stated). What is more important in Blakey's case is that his message is transmitted not merely in his music but in his words and speeches, his actions and personality.
"Moanin' includes some of the greatest music Blakey produced in the studio with arguably his very best band. There are three tracks that are immortal and will always stand the test of time. The title selection is a pure tuneful melody stewed in a bluesy shuffle penned by pianist Bobby Timmons, while tenor saxophonist Benny Golson's classy, slowed "Along Came Betty" and the static, militaristic "Blues March" will always have a home in the repertoire of every student or professional jazz band. "Are You Real?" has the most subtle of melody lines, and "Drum Thunder Suite" has Blakey's quick blasting tom-tom-based rudiments reigning on high as the horns sigh, leading to hard bop. "Come Rain or Come Shine" is the piece that commands the most attention, a highly modified, lilting arrangement where the accompanying staggered, staccato rhythms contrast the light-hearted refrains. Certainly a complete and wholly satisfying album, Moanin' ranks with the very best of Blakey and what modern jazz offered in the late '50s and beyond." - Allmusic.com
Features:
Vinyl LP
Re-mastered & reissued as part of the Blue Note 75th Anniversary campaign
Includes special Blue Note 75 vinyl sleeve that features album cover art for 75 Blue Note Titles
Musicians:
Lee Morgan, trumpet
Benny Golson, tenor sax
Bobby Timmons, piano
Jymie Mettitt, bass
Art Blakey, drums
Selections:
Side 1
1. Moanin'
2. Are You Real
3. Along Came Betty
Side 2
1. The Drumer Thunder Suite
2. Blues March
3. Come Rain Or Come Shine
Not for nothing did Art Blakey select the term Messengers to denote his musical and personal purpose at the onset of his bandleading career. Manifestly all meaningful music carries its own built-in message, and to this extenet the term could reasonably be applied to any combination of performers (even the coolest horn man has a message, no matter how diffidently stated). What is more important in Blakey's case is that his message is transmitted not merely in his music but in his words and speeches, his actions and personality.
"Moanin' includes some of the greatest music Blakey produced in the studio with arguably his very best band. There are three tracks that are immortal and will always stand the test of time. The title selection is a pure tuneful melody stewed in a bluesy shuffle penned by pianist Bobby Timmons, while tenor saxophonist Benny Golson's classy, slowed "Along Came Betty" and the static, militaristic "Blues March" will always have a home in the repertoire of every student or professional jazz band. "Are You Real?" has the most subtle of melody lines, and "Drum Thunder Suite" has Blakey's quick blasting tom-tom-based rudiments reigning on high as the horns sigh, leading to hard bop. "Come Rain or Come Shine" is the piece that commands the most attention, a highly modified, lilting arrangement where the accompanying staggered, staccato rhythms contrast the light-hearted refrains. Certainly a complete and wholly satisfying album, Moanin' ranks with the very best of Blakey and what modern jazz offered in the late '50s and beyond." - Allmusic.com
Features:
Vinyl LP
Re-mastered & reissued as part of the Blue Note 75th Anniversary campaign
Includes special Blue Note 75 vinyl sleeve that features album cover art for 75 Blue Note Titles
Musicians:
Lee Morgan, trumpet
Benny Golson, tenor sax
Bobby Timmons, piano
Jymie Mettitt, bass
Art Blakey, drums
Selections:
Side 1
1. Moanin'
2. Are You Real
3. Along Came Betty
Side 2
1. The Drumer Thunder Suite
2. Blues March
3. Come Rain Or Come Shine
