Jazz Messengers '70 Explained

Jazz Messengers '70
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
Cover:	Jazz Messengers '70.jpg
Released:	1970
Recorded:	February 19, 1970 Tokyo, Japan
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	49:08
Label:	Catalyst CAT 7902
Chronology:	Art Blakey
Prev Title:	Hold On, I'm Coming
Prev Year:	1966
Next Title:	The Giants of Jazz
Next Year:	1971

Jazz Messengers '70 is a live album by drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers recorded in Tokyo in 1970 and originally released on the Catalyst label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "the quintet casts new light on these tunes, making them sound fresh and flexible. This unusual set is recommended to longtime followers of Art Blakey".^[3]

Track listing

1. "Moanin'" (Bobby Timmons) - 5:46
2. "Blues March" (Benny Golson) - 4:56
3. "Whisper Not" (Golson) - 6:34
4. "What the World Needs Now Is Peace and Love" (Carlos Garnett) - 6:48
5. "It's Only a Paper Moon" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 10:14
6. "Politely" (Bill Hardman) - 5:22
7. "A Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 9:28

Personnel

• Art Blakey - drums
• Bill Hardman - trumpet
• Carlos Garnett - tenor saxophone
• JoAnne Brackeen - piano
• Jan Arnet - bass

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/art-blakey/catalog/#catalyst-cat-7902 Art Blakey discography
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Artists/Blakey/chron.htm Art Blakey chronology
3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed June 17, 2013