Release Date: 14/08/26 - Buttercorn Lady
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Recorded live at the legendary Lighthouse Jazz Club in Hermosa Beach in 1966, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers' Buttercorn Lady captures the group at a pivotal moment in their evolution.
Artist: Art Blakey
Genre: Jazz
Label: Elemental Music
This session marks the first official recording to feature Keith Jarrett as a member of the group, alongside a powerful line-up including Chuck Mangione, Frank Mitchell, and Reggie Johnson.
Blending hard bop intensity with adventurous improvisation, the album stands as a unique document in the Jazz Messengers' history—remarkably, the only recording of this short-lived but exceptional line-up. From the groove-driven title track Buttercorn Lady to the lyrical Recuerdo and the dynamic interplay throughout, this is a must-hear session for jazz collectors and Blakey enthusiasts alike.
About the artist
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers not only supplied consistently exciting and innovative music for nearly 40 years, but also provided the experience and mentoring for young musicians to learn their trade. Though self-taught, Blakey was already leading his own dance band by age 14.
This Vinyl product is a:
- Standard Pressing
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