Art Blakey -The Big Beat-XRCD -AUDIOWAVE CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

01. "The Chess Players"

02. "Sakeena's Vision"

03. "Politely"

04. "Dat Dere"

05. "Lester Left Town"

06. "It's Only A Paper Moon"

07. "It's Only A Paper Moon (Alternate Take)"

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Art Blakey was one of the greatest of all jazz drummers, a masterful talent scout and the inspiring leader of the Jazz Messengers. For 35 years (1955-90), the Jazz Messengers featured brilliant young talent who were pushed by Blakey to write new music and play at their very best. Few lineups could compete with the 1960 edition of the Jazz Messengers featured on the album "The Big Beat". Blakey, the "old man" of the band at 30, is joined by bassist Jymie Merritt and three brilliant stylists who were not only exciting soloists but very skilled songwriters: trumpeter Lee Morgan, tenor-saxophonist Wayne Shorter and pianist Bobby Timmons. The Big Beat introduces Timmons' "Dat Dere" (which practically defines soul jazz) and Shorter's "Lester Left Town" (a tribute to Lester Young) and includes an inventive version of "It's Only A Paper Moon" along with a few other lesser-known but colorful pieces. This is hard bop at it's finest from one of the most immortal jazz groups of all time. The definitive versions of Blue Note are on XRCD24 - the optimization of CD mastering and manufacturing. Plays on all standard CD players.

Recorded March 6, 1960. Lee Morgan and Wayne Shorter performs by courtesy of Vee-Jay Records Bobby Timmons performs by courtesy of Riverside Records 'The Big Beat' originally released in 1960 on Blue Note Records as BST-84029. © 1960 Blue Note Records ? 2013 Blue Note Records Original album artwork © 1960 Blue Note Records Released as a digibook with a digipak style tray and an attached 20-page booklet containing original liner notes, photographs, illustrated details of the XRCD 24-Bit process, a page on Audio Wave Music, and original and reissue credits. 24-bit super analog [K2] technology Track 7: Bonus track, not a part of original LP Original release producer [a252962] not mentioned on this release.

"The Big Beat-XRCD" is a premium CD release by legendary jazz drummer Art Blakey, produced by Audiowave. This XRCD (Extended Resolution Compact Disc) edition offers audiophiles an exceptional listening experience with superior sound quality and clarity. The album features the iconic Jazz Messengers lineup, delivering hard bop classics that have defined generations of jazz enthusiasts. Tracks like "Dat Dere," "Sakeena's Vision," and "Lester Left Town" showcase Blakey?s dynamic drumming and his ability to bring out the best in his bandmates. Audiowave, renowned for its meticulous remastering process and commitment to high-fidelity audio formats, ensures that every nuance of this historic recording is preserved for discerning listeners. Art Blakey was a pivotal figure in modern jazz; as leader of the Jazz Messengers, he mentored countless future stars such as Wayne Shorter and Lee Morgan while producing numerous acclaimed albums throughout his career.

Producer:

Joe Harley

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AWMXR 0020

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