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Hard Bop – Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers – 180-GRAM 33RPM Impex Records Monaural Vinyl LP

Name: Hard Bop - Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers - 180-GRAM 33RPM Impex Records Monaural Vinyl LP
SKU: IMP6016
Price: 48.95 GBP
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SKU: IMP6016

Impex Records has cut this gorgeous, limited edition (2,500 pressings) 180-gram LP with the original analog mono master tapes and without computer processing of any kind.

You hear all the vivacious interplay that occured on that weekend in 1957 when Blakey and crew forged a bold new vision of muscular, funky jazz. And only that. This is music that still resonates over 50 years later. Not to be missed.

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Hard Bop - Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers - 180-GRAM 33RPM Impex Records Monaural Vinyl LP

Some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time have passed through Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers: Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Wayne Shorter, and Donald Byrd, among many others.

However brief their stay, working with the demanding and full-throttle drummer not only increased their visibility, but also their chops and interprative capacity.

Blakey’s ability to drum up the best players in the game may have even eclipsed his superhuman ability to play drums.

Altoist Jackie McLean, trumpeter Bill Hardman, bassist Spanky deBrest, and pianist Sam Dockery deliver whole-bop goodness on five propulsive, fiery tracks.

True to its title, this LP bops hard, with a ferocious swing, boundless energy and telepathic communication between players—especially Blakey and Hardman. Considering the rhythmic demands of Blakey’s locomotive playing style, this was an incredible achievement.

Track Listing

Side A

1. Cranky Spanky
2. Stella by Starlight
3. My Heart Stood Still

Side B

1. Little Melonae
2. Stanley’s Stiff Chickens

JAZZ

Jazz music is a genre that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for its complex harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and improvisational elements. It encompasses a range of styles and has profoundly influenced other music genres, offering a rich tapestry of sounds from swing to modern jazz fusion.