Art Blakey: Moanin'-1968 Blue Note "Liberty" on Label Reissue Stereo 12" Record

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1968 "a Division of Liberty Records" on Label Stereo Reissue of Classic 1958 Blue Note Release of Bandleader/Drum Master Art Blakey Entitled Moanin': Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, Produced by Alfred Lion, Recording by Rudy Van Gelder, Liner Notes by Leonard Feather - "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." - Spectacular Personnel for the Jazz Messengers Feature the Legendary Art Blakey on Drums, the Great Lee Morgan on Trumpet, the Amazing Benny Golson on Tenor Saxophone, the Brilliant Bobby Timmons on Piano and the Talented Jymie Merritt on Bass! - Selections on Side 1 Are the Bobby Timmons Title Track at 9 Minutes 30 Seconds & Original Benny Golson Compositions Are You Real, Along Came Betty - Songs for Side 2 Consist of the Art Blakey Penned the Drum Thunder(Miniature)Suite - First Theme: Drum Thunder, Second Theme: Cry a Blue Tear, Third Theme: Harlem's Disciples at 7 Minutes 30 Seconds, Original Benny Golson Composition Blues March and the Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer Standard Come Rain or Come Shine - Used Copy, Cover Has a Light Surface Ring, Side 1 Very Good++, Side 2 Has a Couple of Light Scuffs on "Drum Thunder" - Stereo Recording, Product Code BST 4003 - California Residents Add 9.75% Sales Tax - International S & H Extra -