ART BLAKEY'S JAZZ MESSENGERS Olympia Concert (2022
limited edition 7-track mono double album 2-LP remastered
from the original master tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed by
Optimal in Germany on 180-gram vinyl. Starring Benny
Golson, Lee Morgan, BobbyTimmons, Jimmy Merritt and Art
Blakey, recorded live at L'Olympia Music Hall, Paris, on 22nd
November and 17th December 1958. Deluxe gatefold picture
sleeve with original 1958 cover artwork by M. Laville and
vintage photos inside, hype sticker & clear reseable outer. A
beautifully presented reissue & highly recommended).
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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Olympia Concert - Remastered 180 Gram French 2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album)
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| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
- 180-gram double LP
- Remastered from the original mono master tapes
- Lacquers cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Mastering
- Recorded in Paris, Nov. 22 and Dec. 17, 1958
- Vinyl pressed by Optimal in Germany
- Tip-on deluxe gatefold jacket with photos by Jean-Pierre Leloir
"I've never played for such an audience" declared Art Blakey in tears. lt was November 22, 1958, and he'd just come offstage after one of the "Jazz Wednesdays" concerts at the Paris Olympia. For a first appearance by the "Jazz Messengers," they'd made quite an impression. Not content with pulling a huge crowd off the Boulevard des Capucines (the demand was so great that a second concert had to be staged on December 17), they'd converted everybody to the "Hard Bop" religion in two sets where, united in a kind of exultant communion, jazzmen, jazzophiles and curious bystanders alike had been crushed together in high spirits, paying no attention to the presence of Brigitte Bardot escorted by Sacha Distel.
That night "Blues March" had almost replaced the Marseillaise anthem (and "Moanin'" the Oignons). Yet none of the Messengers had ever been to Paris. They'd get to that later, and then some, but for the moment they were perfect strangers. Not only strangers to the public, but unknown even to a sizeable group of jazz fans : the next issue of Jazz Hot magazine (most of it devoted to them) arrived like an invasion by the carabimeri... the blaze lit at the Olympia had gone out, of course, and Blakey had moved into the "Club St. Germain" to light others; there, each of his gigs could have been a remake of the famous cabin scene in the Marx Brothers' "A Night At The Opera"...
Among the Messengers' "greatest hits," only "Moanin'" came close to "Blues March." Constructed in the manner of a gospel, with the piano in the role of the preacher, and the orchestra that of the congregation, punctuating the sermon with shouts of approval, the theme was by pianist Bobby Timmons, whose fiery spirit can be explained by his education: "... the fact I played rhythm and blues had a great influence on my style, and for me, it's the foundation of jazz." "Moanin'" had sent the Olympia fans Into transports of delight, and even excited the curiosity of Hugues Panassié, who chanced to be passing by ("Bop", in any form, being hardly his cup of tea) : he was prompted to go backstage and ask what it was he'd heard... Decidedly, in 1958, the Jazz Messengers were miracle-workers!
Musicians:
Lee Morgan, trumpet
Benny Golson, tenor saxophone
Bobby Timmons, piano
Jimmy Merritt, bass
Art Blakey, drums
Side A
1. Just by Myself
2. I Remember Clifford
3. Are you Real
Side B
1. Moanin
2. Justice
Side C
1. Blues March
2. Whisper Not
Side D
BLANK
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| Condition : |
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| Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Monday 29th April
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| Year of Release: |
2022 |
| Artist: |
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Olympia Concert (click here for more of the same title) |
| Price: |
£ 69.99, US$ 87.49
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| Format: |
2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album) |
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| Record Label: |
Fontana / Sam Records |
| Catalogue No: |
680.202 ML |
| Country of Origin: |
France
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| EIL.COM Ref No |
AB42LOL808470 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
3770010277156 |
| Genres: |
Jazz
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| Related Artists: |
Bill Hardman, Bobby Timmons, Carmell Jones, Horace Silver, Junior Cook |
| Complete Stock List: |
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers |
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| Alternative Names: |
ART BLAKEY,JAZZ MESSENGERS |
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