Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Like Someone In Love (1960)

Dustygroove.com:
One of the greatest Art Blakey albums from the days when the Jazz Messengers lineup included Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, and Bobby Timmons! The whole set's a perfect example of the blend of lyricism and fire that Blakey and this group could craft -- from the magical poetry of their interpretation of "Like Someone In Love", to the wealth of original tunes like "Noise In The Attic", "Giantis", "Johnny's Blue", and "Sleeping Dancer Sleep On" -- all of which went onto be the blueprint for the sound of the second wave of hardbop at Blue Note! Pure magic -- and one of the greats!

Amazon:
This album by one of the best editions of the Jazz Messengers with Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons and Jymie Merritt was recorded at the same August 1960 sessions that produced "A Night In Tunisia". The title tune was a regular feature in the band's live sets, but the real gems here are Lee Morgan's "Johnny Blue" and three obscure, but marvelous Wayne Shorter tunes. An alternate take of "Sleeping Dancer Dance On" has been added to the original album.

Personnel:
Art Blakey, drums
Wayne Shorter, tenor saxophone
Lee Morgan, trumpet
Bobby Timmons, piano
Jymie Merritt, double bass

Tracks:
1. Like Someone In Love
2. Johnny's Blue
3. Noise In The Attic
4. Sleeping Dancer Sleep On
5. Giantis
6. Sleeping Dancer Sleep On (alternate take)

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