• 1. Backstage Sally
      • 2. Contemplation
      • 3. Bu's Delight
      • 4. Reincarnation Blues
      • 5. Shaky Jake
      • 6. Moon River

      Reissue of the drum hero’s classic 1963 album! Recorded at Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, during November and December 1961. The Jazz Messengers’ 11th Blue Note album. Featuring the classic Messengers line-up of Freddie Hubbard (trumpet/flugelhorn), Wayne Shorter (tenor), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Cedar Walton (piano) and Jymie Merritt (bass). Showcasing three classic Shorter compositions (‘Backstage Sally’, ‘Contemplation’, ‘Reincarnation Blues’) plus Fuller’s ‘Bu’s Delight’, Walton’s ‘Shaky Jake’ and a take on Henry Mancini’s ‘Moon River’. Produced by Blue Note co-founder Alfred Lion.

      Other Releases by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

      Art Blakey & The Jazz MessengersThe Big Beat (1960)Blue Note
      One of the greatest Art Blakey Blue Note sessions, with a lineup that included Lee Morgan on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor, Bobby Timmons on piano and...
      • – The Chess Players
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          Other Releases on Blue Note

          Sam RiversDimensions & ExtensionsBlue Note
          The last of four distinctive albums made by saxophonist Sam Rivers for Blue Note in the 1960s, Dimensions & Extensions is fascinating for the presence...
            • LP 6512482£36.99
              Part of Blue Note's 'Tone Poet' series.
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            Jackie McLeanVertigoBlue Note
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                  • – 'Philly' Twist
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                  • – Sunset
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                  • – Sunrise In Mexico
                  • – Windmill
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                  • LP 7580719£27.99
                    Part of Blue Note’s ‘Classic Vinyl’ series.
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                  McCoy TynerAsante [Expanded Edition]Blue Note
                  McCoy Tyner had been increasingly looking to Africa for inspiration on his Blue Note records of the late-60s. With 1970’s Asante he brought those influences...
                  • – Malika
                  • – Asante
                  • – Goin' Home
                  • – Fulfillment
                  • LP 6501974£36.99
                    Part of Blue Note's 'Tone Poet' series.
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                  Stanley TurrentineEasy WalkerBlue Note
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                  • – Meat Wave
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                  • LP 7580705£27.99
                    Part of Blue Note’s ‘Classic Vinyl’ series.
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                  Fred JacksonHootin’ ‘N Tootin’Blue Note
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                  • LP 5842277£36.99
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                  Larry YoungMother ShipBlue Note
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                  • LP 5864870£36.99
                    Part of Blue Note's 'Tone Poet' series.
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                  Blue MitchellThe Thing To DoBlue Note
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                  • LP 7580696£27.99
                    Part of Blue Note’s ‘Classic Vinyl’ series.
                    Expected 17 AprPreorder
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                  • – Pennies From Heaven
                  • – Love Is Here To Stay
                  • – I've Got You Under My Skin
                  • – I Thought About You
                  • – We'll Be Together Again
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                  • – Swingin' Down The Lane
                  • – Anything Goes
                  • – How About You?
                  • LP 7894910£36.99
                    Part of Blue Note's 'Tone Poet' series.
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                  Andrew HillJudgmentBlue Note
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                    • LP 7507950£27.99
                      Part of Blue Note’s ‘Classic Vinyl’ series.
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                    Stanley TurrentineIn Memory OfBlue Note
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                      • LP 5571608£36.99
                        Part of Blue Note's 'Tone Poet' series.
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                      Art HodesThe Funky Piano Of Art HodesBlue Note
                        • Original LP B-6502 K£12.00
                          Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
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                        Stanley TurrentineRough 'N TumbleBlue Note
                        Stanley Turrentine’s 1966 soul jazz classic Rough ‘N Tumble finds a deep and bluesy groove that doesn’t let up from start to finish. Joining Turrentine...
                          • New LP (180g) 3538218£42.99
                            Blue Note Tone Poet Series
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                          • Original LP BST-84240£50.00
                            Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl Blue/white label liberty pressing,in original shrink
                          Sidney De ParisDeParis DixieBlue Note
                            • Original LP B-6501£10.00
                              Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
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                            Donald ByrdStepping Into Tomorrow (1975)Blue Note
                            All time-rare groove Mizell brothers production. Includes the massive 'Think Twice'.
                            • – stepping into tomorrow
                            • – think twice
                            Lou DonaldsonMr. Shing-A-LingBlue Note
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                            Freddie RoachDown To EarthBlue Note
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                              'Baby Face' WilletteStop And ListenBlue Note
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                                Andrew HillAndrew!!!Blue Note
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                                    • LP 6510372£27.99
                                      Part of Blue Note's 'Classic Vinyl' series.
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                                    Booker LittleBooker Little & Max RoachBlue Note
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                                      • LP 4881948£36.99
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                                      Herbie HancockThe PrisonerBlue Note
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                                        • – Yes Or No
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                                          • New LP (180g) 3879838£38.99
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                                          Booker ErvinTex Book TenorBlue Note
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                                              Art HodesSittin' In - Volume IBlue Note
                                                • Original LP B 6508£10.00
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                                                Jack WilsonEasterly WindsBlue Note
                                                KILLER Blue Note album - 100% essential.
                                                • – On Children
                                                • New Audiophile LP (180 GRAM) 4509258£39.00
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                                                Duke PearsonThe Right TouchBlue Note
                                                Super killer dance jazz classic Blue Note. 'Chilli Peppers' is one of the toughest tunes ever, a mainstay of Gilles Peterson/jazz dance back in the days...
                                                • – Chili Peppers
                                                • – Make It Good
                                                • – My Love Waits (O Meu Amor Espera)
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                                                • – Night Dreamer
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                                                  • Original LP GP-3205£15.00
                                                    Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Secondhand Japanese vinyl, no Obi, some sleeve staining
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