Recorded during a pivotal era for Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, 'S Make It captures the legendary drummer at the helm of a dynamic, hard-driving ensemble. Showcasing the raw power and rhythmic mastery that defined Blakey’s sound, this album brims with his signature hard-bop intensity and creative interplay from standout musicians like Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, John Gilmore, John Hicks, and Victor Sproles.
This 2026 Verve Vault Series reissue offers an authentic listening experience, mastered from the original analog tapes and featuring an insert with insightful liner notes by Blakey himself, along with brief biographies of the band members. Originally released in 1965, 'S Make It is a vital document of mid-60s jazz, spotlighting both Blakey’s evolving leadership and the unmistakable energy of his Messengers.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Verve Records
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 04/17/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Faith
A2. 'S Make It
A3. Waltz For Ruth
A4. One For Gamal
B1. Little Hughie
B2. Olympia
B3. Lament For Stacy
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