Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers “Moanin'” LP

Moanin' puts the focus on explosive drums, hard-bop horn writing, gospel and blues feeling, and a constantly evolving cast of young soloists.

• The classic Jazz Messengers lineup features Lee Morgan, Benny Golson, Bobby Timmons, Jymie Merritt, and Art Blakey.
• Timmons's title tune adds a gospel-inflected hook, while Golson compositions such as “Blues March” showcase the band's tightly arranged hard bop.
• The album became one of the defining recordings of the Jazz Messengers and of hard bop itself.

For fans of Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, and Benny Golson.

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