First Flight To Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Recordings

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
First Flight To Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Recordings

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Blue Note
Release date: 10/Dec/2021
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Details / Tracklist: Disc 01
MP3 Audio listen now for free 01. "Now's The Time (Live At Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1/14/61)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 02. "Moanin' (Live At Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1/14/61)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 03. "Blues March (Live At Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1/14/61)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 04. "The Theme (Live At Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1/14/61)"

Disc 02

MP3 Audio listen now for free 01. "Dat Dere (Live At Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1/14/61)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 02. "'Round About Midnight (Live At Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1/14/61)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 03. "Now's The Time (Version 2 / Live At Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1/14/61)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 04. "A Night In Tunisia (Live At Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1/14/61)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 05. "The Theme (Version 2 / Live At Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan 1/14/61)"
Number of discs: 2
Extra-Infos: .. Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Recordings / 180gr.
Description:First Flight to Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Recordings is a thrilling previously unreleased live recording of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers captured at Hibiya Public Hall in Tokyo on January 14, 1961 during the bandâ??s first-ever tour of Japan. The Jazz Messengers were among the first modern jazz groups to tour the country, and adoring Japanese audiences were enthralled by one of the bandâ??s all-time great line-ups featuring the legendary drummer with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Bobby Timmons on piano, and Jymie Merritt on bass. The jazz album is available in the following configurations: - LP, High Quality - CD - .. TOKYO: THE LOST 1961 RECORDINGS / 180GR.
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - "First Flight To Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Recordings" - A previously unreleased live recording of drum legend Art Blakey with a classic line-up of the Jazz Messengers, trumpeter Lee Morgan, tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Bobby Timmons, and bassist Jymie Merritt. It was captured on January 14, 1961, at Hibiya Public Hall in Tokyo during the band's first-ever tour of Japan. Co-produced by Zev Feldman and David Weiss, the audio was newly transferred from the original 1/4" tape reels. First Flight To Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Recordings [2 LP]
Recorded live at Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan, January 14, 1961. Never before released limited edition double-LP includes 6 collector postcards, a 16-page insert with rare photo essay, exclusive interviews with Wayne Shorter, Lou Donaldson and more. Gatefold sleeve. Pressed on 180g vinyl. Original ¼" reels discovered by co-producer Zev Feldman. Made in the EU. Universal International Music B.V. (Back Cover). Note: The recording is mono, as indicated by the use of mono labels ("33 ? Microgroove" as opposed to "33 ? Stereo"). However, the Blue Note logos on the gatefold sleeve state STEREO.
"First Flight To Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Recordings" is a remarkable LP release by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, brought to you by the legendary Blue Note label. This album captures an electrifying live performance from one of jazz?s most iconic ensembles during their first-ever tour in Japan. Previously unreleased, these recordings showcase the group at their creative peak, featuring powerhouse drummer and bandleader Art Blakey alongside a stellar lineup including Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons, and Jymie Merritt. Their dynamic interplay and innovative improvisations are evident throughout this historic setlist that includes both classic standards and original compositions. Blue Note Records has long been synonymous with excellence in jazz since its founding in 1939; it remains a benchmark for quality releases and groundbreaking artists. Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers have left an indelible mark on jazz history with numerous acclaimed albums such as "Moanin?" and "A Night In Tunisia," nurturing generations of top-tier musicians through their ranks.
Producer: David Weiss, Zev Feldman
No. of tracks: 9
Manufacturer No.: 3595286
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