Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers – Moanin' (2LP, 45 tours)
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Art Blakey, drums [click here to see more vinyl featuring Art Blakey]
The Jazz Messengers: [click here to see more vinyl featuring The Jazz Messengers]
Trumpet – Lee Morgan [click here to see more vinyl featuring Lee Morgan]
Bass – Jymie Merritt
Piano – Bobby Timmons
Tenor Saxophone – Benny Golson
Written by Bobby Timmons (A1), Jon Hendricks (A1), Benny Golson (B1-2, C1, D1), Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer (D2)
2LPs, standard sleeve
Limited numbered edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 45 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Record Technology Incorporated
Label : Analogue Productions
Original Label : Blue Note
Recorded October 30, 1958 at Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack
Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder
Produced by Alfred Lion
Liner Notes by Leonard Feather
Cover Photo by Buck Hoeffler
Originally released in January 1959
Reissued in 2008
Tracks:
Side A:
- Moanin'
Side B:
- Are You Real
- Along Came Betty
Side C:
- The Drum Thunder (Miniature) Suite
Side D:
- Blues March
- Come Rain Or Come Shine
Reviews:
“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 Review by Michael G. Nastos
Ratings:
AllMusic : 5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.76 / 5