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Olympia Concert

Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers

SKU: SAM 680.202

Barcode: 3770010277156

65.00 £65.00
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Label: Sam Records
  • Released Date: 17th March 2023
  • Buying Format:
    180g 2LP Gatefold Sleeve
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Re-mastered from the original mono master tapes.
Cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Mastering.
Vinyl pressed by Optimal in Germany.
Tip-on deluxe gatefold sleeve with photos by Jean-Pierre leloir.
Each record has been visually checked to prevent defects.

Among the Messengers’ “greatest hits”, only Moanin’ came close to Blues March. Constructed in the manner of a gospel, with the piano in the role of the preacher, and the orchestra that of the congregation, punctuating the sermon with shouts of approval, the theme was by pianist Bobby Timmons, whose fiery spirit can be explained by his educayion: “… the fact I played rhythm ‘n’ blues had a great influence on my style, and for me, it’s the foundation of jazz.” Moanin’ had sent the Olympia fans Into transports of delight, and even excited the curiosity of Hugues Panassié, who chanced to be passing by (“Bop”, in any form, being hardly his cup of tea) : he was prompted to go backstage and ask what it was he’d heard… Decidedly, in 1958, the Jazz Messengers were miracle-workers! (Text by Alain Tercinet)

Lee Morgan (Trumpet) / Benny Golson (Tenor Saxophone) / Bobby Timmons (Piano) / Jimmy Merritt (Bass) / Art Blakey (Drums)

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Track Listings

Side A

Just by Myself
I Remember Clifford
Are you Real

Side B

Moanin’
Justice

Side C

Blues March
Whisper Not

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