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Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers - Keystone 3 (1982) Remastered 2003 [SACD rip via Playstation 3]

Posted By : Bezz | Date : 25 Sep 2011 17:05:06 | Comments : 6 |
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Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers - Keystone 3 (1982) Remastered 2003 [SACD rip via Playstation 3]
Sony PS3 SACD to *ISO | FLAC 24/88.2 Stereo | Scans | 2.85/0.9 Gb (Incl. Recovery)
Genre ~ Hard Bop | Label ~ Concord Jazz Records

This third live recording at San Francisco's Keystone Korner in the late '70s and early '80s of drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers is significant for many reasons. It marks the final ushering out of the famous band that was fronted at times by David Schnitter, Curtis Fuller, Bobby Watson, and Valery Ponomarev, with Bill Pierce then the lone holdout. It is the first recording to include alto saxophonist Branford Marsalis (who specialized on tenor and soprano sax,) and teams him with brother Wynton Marsalis and Pierce on a formidable, compact front line. Memphis continues to be represented as Donald Brown takes over for James Williams, and New Orleans bass wizard Charles Fambrough remains. The result is an ultra-melodic band of Messengers who instrumentally sing together, swing hard, and are completely commanded by an energetic and powerful rhythm machine in Blakey, at the time in his early sixties. The show starts with a rousing version of "In Walked Bud," with the front line instrumentally singing this famous melody, Wynton growling on his solo, and Branford lyrically sounding like Charlie Parker. "In a Sentimental Mood" is a feature for Pierce without the brothers, as Brown's chiming comping piano buoys the measured tenor sax. The next three pieces are remainders of the previous bands. "Fuller Love," the Bobby Watson tribute to Curtis Fuller, is a 6/8 modal line full of energy, as biting and precise harmonic bass and horns stab with Blakey's driving rhythms all signify the best hard bop offers in modern times. "Waterfall" is the magnum opus of the set, as the horns ascend and descend dynamically in perfect in and out changes, Wynton's solo double-timed to bop pace the highlight. "A La Mode" is the famous composition of Fuller's played to exacting specs in hushed tones with Brown perfectly shadowing the horns, while Blakey dominates and commands the troops in building tension, then halting them at will. Of the many live recordings with different Jazz Messengers lineups, this ranks among their best, and is a springboard for what the Marsalis brothers would offer as artists in their own right. With Blakey, this combination was special. ~ AllMusic



Tracklist

1. In Walked Bud
2. In A Sentimental Mood
3. Fuller Love
4. Waterfalls
5. La Mode, A


Personel

Art Blakey (drums);
Branford Marsalis (alto saxophone);
Bill Pierce (tenor saxophone);
Wynton Marsalis (trumpet);
Donald Brown (piano);
Charles Fambrough (bass).







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Posted By: kr16 Date: 26 Sep 2011 02:13:04
Another great upload from Bezz, Thx
Posted By: guguplex Date: 26 Sep 2011 19:40:07
This is exactly the kind of music I wanted to hear tonight

Thanks a lot Bezz
Posted By: Deelaudid Date: 26 Sep 2011 20:01:34
Brandon and Wynton Marsalis as part of the Jazz messengers......didn't know they played with Art Blakeys group. I'll have to check this out.
Thanks Bezz
Posted By: LezDawson Date: 26 Sep 2011 20:08:47
Must grab this as soon as I've finished grabbing Bambasm's Beethoven SACDs. Blakey is probably my favourite jazz drummer - that special rarity of a drummer who is also a musical genius.
I see the iso includes a 5.1 mix, so although I only have 2.1 now, I must grab that for the future!
Many thanks Bezz.
Posted By: shags54 Date: 27 Sep 2011 09:56:19
Many thanks Bezz. Especially for your generosity in including the 24/88.2 FLAC files. They are very much appreciated.
Posted By: appreciative Date: 30 Sep 2011 00:09:58
Thanks Bezz. Good stuff.
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