Moanin'

by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, Art Blakey

Overview

Moanin' includes some of the greatest music Blakey produced in the studio with arguably his very best band. There are three tracks that are immortal and will always stand the test of time. The title selection is a pure tuneful melody stewed in a bluesy shuffle penned by pianist Bobby Timmons, while tenor saxophonist Benny Golson's classy, slowed "Along Came Betty" and the static, militaristic "Blues March" will always have a home in the repertoire of every student or professional jazz band. "Are You Real?" has the most subtle of melody lines, and "Drum Thunder Suite" has Blakey's quick blasting tom-tom-based rudiments reigning on high as the horns sigh, leading to hard bop. "Come Rain or Come Shine" is the piece that commands the most attention, a highly modified, lilting arrangement where the accompanying staggered, staccato rhythms contrast the light-hearted refrains. Certainly a complete and wholly satisfying album, Moanin' ranks with the very best of Blakey and what modern jazz offered in the late '50s and beyond. ~ Michael G. Nastos

Product Details

Release Date:	04/09/2021
Label:	Blue Note
UPC:	0602507465681

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers   Primary Artist
Art Blakey   Primary Artist,Spoken Word,Drums
Lee Morgan   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Bobby Timmons   Piano
Jymie Merritt   Double Bass,Bass
Rudy Van Gelder   Spoken Word
Benny Golson   Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Art Blakey   Composer
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers   Performer
Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer,Producer
Bobby Timmons   Composer
Spoken Word   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Ron McMaster   Digital Transfers
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Leonard Feather   Liner Notes
Francis Wolff   Photography
Benny Golson   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Bob Blumenthal   Liner Notes
Alfred Lion   Producer
Paul J. Hoeffler   Photography
Buck Hoeffler   Photography