Description

Re-mastered from the original mono master tapes.
Cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Mastering.
Vinyl pressed by Optimal in Germany.
Tip-on deluxe gatefold sleeve with photos by Jean-Pierre leloir.
Each record has been visually checked to prevent defects.

Among the Messengers greatest hits, only Moanin came close to Blues March. Constructed in the manner of a gospel, with the piano in the role of the preacher, and the orchestra that of the congregation, punctuating the sermon with shouts of approval, the theme was by pianist Bobby Timmons, whose fiery spirit can be explained by his educayion: the fact I played rhythm n blues had a great influence on my style, and for me, its the foundation of jazz. Moanin had sent the Olympia fans Into transports of delight, and even excited the curiosity of Hugues Panassié, who chanced to be passing by (Bop, in any form, being hardly his cup of tea) : he was prompted to go backstage and ask what it was hed heard Decidedly, in 1958, the Jazz Messengers were miracle-workers! (Text by Alain Tercinet)

Lee Morgan (Trumpet) / Benny Golson (Tenor Saxophone) / Bobby Timmons (Piano) / Jimmy Merritt (Bass) / Art Blakey (Drums)