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Monday, December 23, 2024

Art Blakey • Get The Message

Review
by Ken Dryden
This is an unusual edition of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers because it includes pianist Keith Jarrett and trumpeter Chuck Mangione (well before their respective solo careers took off), along with tenor saxophonist Frank Mitchell and bassist Reggie Workman, though this was the only commercial recording by this edition of the band. Mangione contributed several originals to the date and takes many strong solos. The influence of Bill Evans is readily apparent in several of Jarrett's brief solos, while Mitchell commands attention in the explosive romp through "Secret Love." Recorded live at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach, the sound quality of this reissue (originally issued by Limelight under the title Buttercorn Lady) is a bit muddy, probably due to tape deterioration. In any case, this historical curiosity is worth the search for devoted fans of Art Blakey, though this CD reissue is no longer in print because of the demise of the Drive Archive label.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/get-the-message-mw0000083625

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Reseña
por Ken Dryden
Esta es una edición inusual de Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers porque incluye al pianista Keith Jarrett y al trompetista Chuck Mangione (mucho antes de que sus respectivas carreras en solitario despegaran), junto con el saxofonista tenor Frank Mitchell y el bajista Reggie Workman, aunque esta fue la única grabación comercial de esta edición de la banda. Mangione contribuyó con varios originales a la fecha y toma muchos solos fuertes. La influencia de Bill Evans es evidente en varios de los breves solos de Jarrett, mientras que Mitchell acapara la atención en el explosivo revolcón de "Secret Love". Grabado en directo en el Lighthouse de Hermosa Beach, la calidad del sonido de esta reedición (originalmente publicada por Limelight con el título Buttercorn Lady) es un poco turbia, probablemente debido al deterioro de la cinta. En cualquier caso, esta curiosidad histórica merece la pena ser buscada por los fans devotos de Art Blakey, aunque esta reedición en CD ya no se imprime debido a la desaparición del sello Drive Archive.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/get-the-message-mw0000083625

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Tracks:
1 - Buttercorn Lady
Written-By – C. Mangione*
2 - Recuerdo
Written-By – C. Mangione*
3 - The Theme
Written-By – A. Blakey*
4 - Between Races
Written-By – C. Mangione*
5 - My Romance
Written-By – Rodgers/Hart*
6 - Secret Love
Written-By – Webster*, Fain*

Credits:
    Bass – Reggie Workman
    Compiled By – Don Grierson
    Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Lynne Francy
    Cover, Photography By [Cover Photography] – Showtime*
    Design – Ken Davis (6)
    Drums – Art Blakey
    Liner Notes – Scott Yanow
    Piano – Keith Jarrett
    Restoration – David Bard
    Tenor Saxophone – Frank Mitchell
    Trumpet – Chuck Mangione

Note:
Recorded January 1-9, 1966 at the Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, California

Label:    Drive Archive – DE2-41084
Released:    1995
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Hard Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/5160058-Art-Blakey-His-Jazz-Messengers-Get-The-Message