Art Blakey

At the time of this November 15, 1959, Paris concert, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers were introducing two new members: Wayne Shorter, whose sound and conception would forever change the sonic landscape of the band and Walter Davis Jr., who had as much drive on the piano as Blakey had on his drums. The band featured Lee Morgan on trumpet and all are absolutely on fire throughout this 80-minute concert. Seeing rather than just hearing Blakey's soaring dynamics and irresistible rhythms reveals just how powerfully he controlled the shape of the music and drove each soloist to new heights.

PERSONNEL:

ART BLAKEY, drums
LEE MORGAN, trumpet
WAYNE SHORTER, tenor sax
JYMIE MERRITT, bass
WALTER DAVIS Jr., piano

TRACKS:

01. Are You Real?
02. What Know (Goldie)
03. No Problem
04. Bouncing With Bud
05. Close Your Eyes
06. Along Came Betty
07. Blues March
08. A Night In Tunisia

SPECIAL FEATURES:

- 12 page booklet
- Liner notes by Bob Blumenthal
- Rare photographs
- Memorabilia collage

DESCRIPTION: 83 mins - BW mono

Bonus: Interview / Nelly Bly (aka Mama G)