Art Blakey - Theory of Art (1957) (eac-log-cover)

Art Blakey - Theory of Art (1957)

jazz | 1cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 285MB

RCA |  rar +5% recovery

AMG:
This CD contains two unique sessions in the history of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Five numbers feature a sextet that includes both altoist Jackie McLean, who had recently left the band, and his replacement, tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin along with trumpeter Bill Hardman; "A Night in Tunisia" best shows off this short-lived group. The remaining two numbers were unissued until this CD came out and feature Blakey heading a nonet that included future Messenger Lee Morgan, trombonist Melba Liston and Griffin. The music is consistently excellent and also succeeds as a historical curiosity that should greatly interest Blakey collectors.

Tracks:
1. "A Night in Tunisia" (Gillespie, Paparelli) — 12:50
2. "Off the Wall" (Griffin) — 7:11
3. "Couldn't It Be You?" (Blakey, McLean) — 8:06
4. "Theory of Art" (Hardman) — 9:40
5. "Evans" (Rollins) — 5:46
6. "A Night at Tony's" (Gryce) — 4:19
7. "Social Call" (Gryce, Hendricks) — 5:16

Personnel:
* Art Blakey — drums
* Johnnie Griffin — tenor saxophone
* Jackie McLean — alto saxophone
* Bill Hardman — trumpet, piano
* Spanky DeBrest — bass
* Sam Dockery — piano
* Lee Morgan — trumpet
* Melba Liston — trombone
* Cecil Payne — baritone saxophone
* Sahib Shihab — alto saxophone

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