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The Jazz Messengers - Hard Bop (180G Vinyl LP)

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The Jazz Messengers - Hard Bop (180G Vinyl LP)

The Jazz Messengers - Hard Bop (180G Vinyl LP)

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The Jazz Messengers Hard Bop on 180g LP from Impex Records 

Cut from the Original Analog Mono Master Tapes by Kevin Gray and Robert Pincus & Pressed at RTI

Some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time have passed through Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers: Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Wayne Shorter and Donald Byrd, among many others. However brief their stay, working with the demanding and full-throttle drummer not only increased their visibility, but also their chops and interpretive capacity. Blakey's ability to drum up the best players in the game may have even eclipsed his superhuman ability to play drums. 

Altoist Jackie McLean, trumpeter Bill Hardman, bassist Spanky deBrest, and pianist Sam Dockery join the fold here to along with Blakey deliver whole-bop goodness on five propulsive, fiery tracks. True to its title, this LP bops hard, with a ferocious swing, boundless energy and telepathic communication between players - especially Blakey and Hardman. Considering the rhythmic demands of Blakey's locomotive playing style, this was an incredible achievement. 

Impex Records has cut this gorgeous 180-gram LP with the original analog mono master tapes and without computer processing of any kind. You hear all the vivacious interplay that occurred on that weekend in 1957 when Blakey and crew forged a bold new vision of muscular, funky jazz. This is music that still resonates over 50 years later. Not to be missed! 

Musicians:
- Art Blakey (drums)
- Jackie McLean (alto saxophone)
- Bill Hardman (trumpet)
- Spanky deBrest (bass)
- Sam Dockery (piano)

The Jazz Messengers Hard Bop Track Listing:

1. Cranky Spanky
2. Stella By Starlight
3. My Heart Stood Still 
4. Little Melonae
5. Stanley's Stiff Chickens
1. Cranky Spanky
2. Stella By Starlight
3. My Heart Stood Still
4. Little Melonae
5. Stanley's Stiff Chickens
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