Art Blakey

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This is Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers, with guests Bud Powell - piano and Barney Wilen - alto sax, caught live at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris in 1959.

At that time Blakey's Messengers were no less than Lee Morgan – trumpet, Wayne Shorter – tenor sax, Walter Davis Jr. – piano and Jymmy Meritt – bass. In other words one of the greatest Hard Bop combos ever, a pool of great young individuals under the direction of one of the most influential drummers and band leaders in the history of Jazz. No need to add that "Paris Jam Session" is regarded as an essential release in Blakey's extensive discography

PERSONNEL:

• Lee Morgan - (trumpet)
• Wayne Shorter - (tenor sax)
• Barney Wilen - (alto sax)
• Bud Powell, Walter Davis Junior - (piano)
• Jimmy Meritt - (bass)
• Art Blakey - (drums)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Dance Of The Infidels
• A2. Bouncing With Bud

• SIDE B
• B1. The Midget
• B2. Night In Tunisia