Album of the Year

by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers

Overview

The 1981 edition of The Jazz Messengers featured more than its share of young greats (trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, altoist Bobby Watson, tenor saxophonist Billy Pierce, pianist James Williams and bassist Charles Fambrough), reinforcing drummer Art Blakey's recognition as jazz's greatest talent scout. This high-quality set, recorded in Paris, includes new material (highlighted by James Williams's "Soulful Mister Timmons"), Wayne Shorter's "Witch Hunt" and the Charlie Parker blues "Cheryl." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	01/31/2025
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8719262037403

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers   Primary Artist
Art Blakey   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Philippe Omnes   Engineer
Wim Wigt   Producer
Charlie Parker   Composer
Wayne Shorter   Composer
Pamela Watson   Composer
Bobby Watson   Composer
Robert Watson   Composer
James Williams   Composer,Composer
Jan Kranendonk   Engineer
John Ramsay   Producer
Daniel Abrham   Assistant Engineer
Charles Fambrough   Composer
Donald Harrison   Composer
Phillippe Omnes   Engineer
Terence Blanchard   Composer