Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers [Moanin']

by Art Blakey

Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers [Moanin'] cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 January 1959
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 49:51
  • Community rating: 4.51/5 from 8 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Documenting a pivotal lineup featuring Lee Morgan, Benny Golson, and Bobby Timmons, this session established the definitive sound of hard bop. Timmons' gospel-inflected title track and Golson's intricately arranged compositions showcased a perfect balance between bluesy earthiness and sophisticated harmonic structures. It cemented the ensemble's reputation as a vital incubator for emerging talent and a leading force in modern jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, instrumental, acoustic, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Warm-Up / Dialogue Between Lee Morgan And Rudy Van Gelder (0:35)
  2. Moanin' (9:30)
  3. Are You Real (4:47)
  4. Along Came Betty (6:08)
  5. The Drum Thunder Suite (7:30)
  6. Blues March (6:13)
  7. Come Rain Or Come Shine (5:45)
  8. Moanin' (Alternate Take) (9:19)

Credits

  • Katherine Jewel - contractor
  • Luther Vandross - written-by, backing vocals [additional]
  • Mainor Ramsey - written-by
  • Yvonne Lewis - backing vocals
  • Ralph MacDonald - percussion
  • Mike Mainieri - vibraphone [vibes]
  • David Sanborn - alto saxophone
  • Brenda White King - backing vocals
  • Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Primary Artist
  • Bobby Timmons - Written-By
  • Benny Golson - Written-By
  • Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer - Written-By

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