Moanin' captures Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers at their fiery best, delivering a hard bop masterpiece recorded in 1958 at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio. Featuring a stellar lineup—including Lee Morgan, Benny Golson, Bobby Timmons, and Jymie Merritt—the album brims with relentless energy, soulful improvisation, and Blakey’s unmistakable driving rhythms. This release showcases the group's dynamic interplay and highlights Blakey’s role as a bandleader who shaped the sound of modern jazz.
Regarded as one of the defining jazz albums of its era, Moanin' is filled with iconic compositions like "Are You Real?", "Along Came Betty", and the multi-part "Drum Thunder Suite." From the infectious groove of Timmons' piano to Morgan's powerful trumpet lines, every track resonates with the spirit of 1950s jazz innovation. A favorite among critics and regularly cited among the best jazz albums ever recorded, this LP is essential listening for both new fans and longtime jazz aficionados.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Not Now Music
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2020
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TRACKS
A1. Moanin’
A2. Are You Real ?
A3. Along Came Betty
4. The Drum Thunder (Minature) Suite
B2. Blues March
B3. Come Rain Or Come Shine
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