1. MOSAIC 2. DOWN UNDER 3. CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT 4. ARABIA 5. CRISIS
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Mosaic by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, released 26 January 2024, includes the following tracks: "Children Of The Night", "Crisis" and more.
This version of Mosaic comes as a 1xHi-Res UHQCD. - HI-RES UHQCD
Japanese remastered UHQCD pressing. Universal. 2024.
In jewel case with obi.
Wayne Shorter performs by courtesy of Vee-Jay Records.
Recorded October 2, 1961.
"Mosaic" is a classic jazz album by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, released on CD by the renowned label Blue Note. This record captures the essence of hard bop with its energetic rhythms and sophisticated arrangements, featuring standout performances from legendary musicians such as Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton, Jymie Merritt, and of course Art Blakey himself on drums. "Mosaic," originally recorded in 1961, showcases the band's dynamic interplay and innovative approach to jazz composition. Blue Note Records has long been synonymous with high-quality jazz releases since its founding in 1939; it is celebrated for supporting groundbreaking artists and producing some of the most influential albums in jazz history. Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers are widely regarded as one of the most important ensembles in modern jazz?Blakey's leadership helped launch countless careers while their recordings remain essential listening for any serious music fan.
Mosaic (1961) was the first record of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in a sextet setting. Apart from Blakey, the sextet consists of Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Curtis Fuller(trombone), Wayne Shorter(sax), Cedar Walton(piano) and Jymie Merritt on bass. All the tunes on this album were written by the band members. Needless to say that every Blakey fan should own this fine recording.