The 1957 edition of The Jazz Messengers heard throughout this enjoyable LP features altoist Jackie McLean, trumpeter Bill Hardman, pianist Sam Dockery, bassist Spanky DeBrest and leader/drummer Art Blakey. Already at this early stage, the band was the epitome of hard bop and just beginning to become an influential force. Although none of these six selections (three by tuba player Ray Draper) would become standards, the music is consistently excellent and typically hard swinging.
Mirage
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers
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Mirage Review
by Scott Yanow
Track Listing
| Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers | 05:03 | Amazon | ||||
| 2 | Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers | 05:59 | Amazon | ||||
| 3 | Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers | 04:23 | Amazon | ||||
| 4 | Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers | 05:36 | Amazon | ||||
| 5 | Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers | 04:42 | Amazon | ||||
| 6 | Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers | 06:50 | Amazon | ||||
| 7 | Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers | 04:13 | Amazon |
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