• Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – The Chess Players
    • Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Sakeena's Vision
    • Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Politely
    • Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Dat Dere
    • Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Lester Left Town
    • Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – It's Only A Paper Moon
    • 1. The Chess Players
    • 2. Sakeena's Vision
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    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 bassist Jymie Merritt. A set of tunes that are overflowing with expressive solos, unusual timings, and the Blakey genius for mixing bold statements with personally introspective moments

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          • New Audiophile LP (180 GRAM) 5524253£28.00
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                              • – On Children
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                                          Donald ByrdPlaces And Spaces (1975)Blue Note
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