A historic performance that records the origins of the Jazz Messengers.
A live album recorded at Blue Note in 1954. Featuring Clifford Brown, Horace Silver, and others, it captures the excitement of early hard bop.
This live recording put Art Blakey on the map and symbolizes the dawn of hard bop. Recorded at the New York club "Birdland," the performance combines Clifford Brown's brilliant trumpet with Horace Silver's powerful piano, while Blakey's powerful drumming drives the entire album. Tracks like "Split Kick" and "Quicksilver" showcase the power of improvisation and construction, creating a truly masterful performance. As one of Blue Note's most iconic live albums, it continues to be enjoyed by countless listeners today.
7 TRACKS:
1)
Split Kick
2)
Once In A While
3)
Quicksilver
4)
Wee-Dot (Alternate Take)
5)
Blues
6)
A Night In Tunisia
7)
Mayreh
Alto Saxophone - Lou Donaldson
Piano - Horace Silver
Drums - Art Blakey
Reissue Producer [Produced For Release] - Michael Cuscuna
