Description
The timeless 1960 hard bop classicThe Big Beatwas the album that first introduced one of the greatest line-ups ofArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengersto the jazz public with the legendary drummer and bandleader joined by trumpeterLee Morgan, tenor saxophonistWayne Shorter, pianistBobby Timmons, and bassistJymie Merritt.Shorterwas the bands newest member, and it was immediately clear that his presence would steer the groups sound in a new more modern direction. Three of the albums six pieces were penned byShorterincluding the swaggering set opener The Chess Players, the imaginative Sakeenas Vision written forBlakeysyoung daughter, and the tribute Lester Left Town which was dedicated to influential jazz tenor forefatherLester Young. However, it wasTimmonsunforgettable gospel-influenced tune Dat Dere, a suitably soulful follow-up to the bands previous hit Moanin, that the album would ultimately become best-known for. This excellent edition ofThe Jazz Messengerswould go on to record a phenomenal run of classic albums includingA Night In Tunisia,Like Someone In Love,The Freedom Rider,Roots & Herbs, andThe Witch Doctor.
This Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Tracklist:
A1: The Chess Players
A2: Sakeena’s Vision
A3: Politely
B1: Dat Dere
B2: Lester Left Town
B3: It’s Only A Paper Moon
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