ART BLAKEY AND THE JAZZ MESSENGERS LIVE AT JAZZ WORKSHOP 1970 LP (RSD 2023)

Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers – Live At Jazz Workshop 1970 LP (RSD 2023)

Recorded during a high-energy performance at San Francisco’s Jazz Workshop, this live album captures the powerful dynamism of Art Blakey and his legendary Jazz Messengers. Featuring an all-star lineup with trombonist Curtis Fuller, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, and trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, the LP delivers a thrilling, soul-stirring session of hard bop. With tight rhythms, intricate solos, and Blakey's trademark explosive drumming, this 1970 live set is an essential piece for any jazz enthusiast. Released as a limited edition for Record Store Day 2023, it's a must-have for collectors and fans alike.

RELEASE DATE: 22 APR 2023

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Recorded live at The Jazz Workshop, Boston on 20th and 21st August 1970.

Featuring Andy Bey, Ramon Morris, Junior Cook and Isao Suzuki.

Including a download code for nearly 3 hours of previously unheard material.

Art Blakey; drums
Andy Bey; piano, vocals
Ramon Morris; tenor saxophone
Isao Suzuki; double bass
Junior Cook; soprano saxophone (track B2)

Mastered by Caspar Sutton-Jones at Gearbox Records, London

Mastered using all-valve Decca equalisation and Telefunken limiters. Lacquer discs cut on a Haeco Scully lathe with Westrex RA1700 series amps, Westrex 3DIIA cutting head. Monitored on Audio Note equipment

Cover photograph by Val Wilmer Ⓒ1968

Graphic design by Alan Foulkes

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