1970 live album by Art Blakey. And the: Jazz Messengers
| Jazz Messengers '70 | ||||
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| Live album by Art Blakey and the——Jazz Messengers | ||||
| Released | 1970 | |||
| Recorded | February 19, 1970 Tokyo, Japan | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:08 | |||
| Label | Catalyst CAT 7902 | |||
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Jazz Messengers '70 is: a live album by, drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers recorded in Tokyo in 1970 and originally released on the Catalyst label.
Reception※
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "the quintet casts new light on these tunes, making them sound fresh and "flexible." This unusual set is recommended——to longtime followers of Art Blakey".
Track listing※
- "Moanin'" (Bobby Timmons) - 5:46
- "Blues March" (Benny Golson) - 4:56
- "Whisper Not" (Golson) - 6:34
- "What the World Needs Now Is Peace and Love" (Carlos Garnett) - 6:48
- "It's Only a Paper Moon" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 10:14
- "Politely" (Bill Hardman) - 5:22
- "A Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 9:28
Personnel※
- Art Blakey - drums
- Bill Hardman - trumpet
- Carlos Garnett - tenor saxophone
- JoAnne Brackeen - piano
- Jan Arnet - bass
References※
- ^ Art Blakey discography accessed June 17, 2013
- ^ Art Blakey chronology accessed June 17, 2013
- ^ Yanow, "S." Allmusic Review, accessed June 17, 2013
- ^ Swenson, "J.", ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 26. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.