Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (2 LP)

Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk captures a rare meeting of jazz legends at the height of their creative powers. Originally recorded in 1957 in New York City, this album brings together the driving rhythms of Art Blakey and the timeless piano work of Thelonious Monk, supported by a stellar lineup featuring Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, and Spanky DeBrest. The result is a hard bop classic, celebrated for its vivid interplay and inspired performances that showcase both co-leaders' unique brilliance.

This deluxe edition offers a remarkable listening experience, featuring expertly remastered mono sound from the original tapes and an entire LP of outtakes, with most tracks previously unreleased. Accompanied by a 12-page booklet packed with liner notes by esteemed music historian Ashley Kahn, rare photos, and Atlantic Records ephemera, this release provides deep insight into a pivotal collaboration in jazz history.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Atlantic
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 05/20/2022
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TRACKS

A1. Evidence
A2. In Walked Bud
A3. Blue Monk
B1. I Mean You
B2. Rhythm-A-Ning
B3. Purple Shades
C1. Evidence (Take 2)
C2. In Walked Bud (Take 2)
C3. Blue Monk (Take 9)
D1. I Mean You (Take 3)
D2. Rhythm-A-Ning (Take 2)
D3. Purple Shades (Take 4)