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.[1][2]
Reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
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".[3]
Track listing
[edit]- "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
[edit]- Art Blakey - drums
- Bill Hardman - trumpet
- Carlos Garnett - tenor saxophone
- JoAnne Brackeen - piano
- Jan Arnet - bass
References
[edit]- ^ Art Blakey discography accessed June 17, 2013
- ^ Art Blakey chronology accessed June 17, 2013
- ^ a b 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.