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Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers - Moanin' (1958) Genre: Jazz

From the mid-1950s until the famous drummer's death in 1990, Art Blakey's "Jazz Messengers" was the trade name of various groups of musicians that worked and recorded under Blakey's leadership. Two tracks on this 1958 recording went on to become classic Blakey anthems, "Moanin'" and "Blues March". Each incarnation of the Jazz Messengers has played these two tunes, and countless jazz musicians consider them to be standards.

Several artists appear in this Jazz Messenger group, including Benny Golson (ts), Lee Morgan (t), Bobby Timmons (p) and Jymie Merritt (b). Of these four Lee Morgan easily shines the brightest, with amazing solos throughout and in particular on "Moanin'". Blakey was the ultimate mentor throughout his career; a man filled with such life-force and vigor that he attracted the best talent, bringing out the very best in them. This particular reissue is part of the Blue Note Rudy Van Gelder Edition series, treated to 24-bit digital remastering that offers listener's big sound. Simply put "Moanin'" is easily the single most significant album recorded by Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers, so dragging your feet will not be tolerated.

Amazon.com:

This is truly one of the great classics of hard bop, with drummer Art Blakey leading arguably his greatest Jazz Messengers lineup through a driving program that never lets up. Tenor saxophonist Benny Golson (whose composition "Along Came Betty" is heard here, subsequently becoming a jazz classic), brilliant trumpeter Lee Morgan, and funky pianist Bobby Timmons (who wrote the hit title cut) each take some of the best solos of their great careers, and Blakey was never greater. No jazz record collection should be without this disc. It remains one of the premier items in Blue Note's catalog, and rightfully so. As part of Blue Note's 1999 60th anniversary celebration, original session producer Rudy Van Gelder's done a smash job remixing Moanin', adding warmth in the low end and far greater color across the spectrum. --Skip Heller

Amazon reviewer Emmett T. McQueen:

Without a doubt Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers was the most exciting band I've heard in a live performance. His week long gigs at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco were legendary. Every one of his many groups were outstanding though, propelling many of his "youngsters" into careers of their own.

The group on this CD was one of the best. There are many things that make this CD a real joy. From the four original tunes by Benny Golson and the title track by Bobby Timmons to the solid muscular drumming of Blakey himself. For me though there is one thing that dominates this date----Lee Morgan. Lee Morgan absolutely rules. Trumpeter Woody Shaw was once asked one of those interview questions, 'What was your biggest influence?' Without skipping a beat he said, 'The solo Lee Morgan takes on "Moanin". Amen.

From the very first press roll off Blakey's snare Morgan is launched. Bolting out of the gate this young artist is barely containable. The urgency of Art's drumming and the rest of the team compels this dynamic trumpeter to dig deep, creating flurry after flurry of spectacular rhythmic gymnastics, artfully blending them with melodic ideas that just burst out. His harmonic ideas on this piece too are so sweet. Morgan pulls out all the stops, at times employing his signature half valve technique, double tonguing, triple tonguing, slurring, sliding, and just plain carving up the beat. The elegant construction of this gem of a solo has you sitting on the edge of your seat in anticipation and at times in disbelief. And what a tone! Smooth, round, big.

Lee's solo on the alternate track is a nice addition and would have made a decent first cut if for some highly unfortunate reason his masterpiece was never recorded. The rest of this CD is excellent too by the way. But oh man, Lee Morgan!



Tracks:

1. Warm-Up And Dialogue Between Lee And Rudy

2. Moanin'

3. Are You Real?

4. Along Came Betty

5. The Drum Thunder Suite: First Theme - Drum Thunder/Second Theme - Cry A Blue Tear/Third Theme - Harlem's Disciples

6. Blues March

7. Come Rain Or Come Shine

8. Moanin' (Alternate Take)

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