#8- The Best of Hard Bop: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
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This week, Scott, Karl, and Trent listen to Art Blakely and the Jazz Messengers\' most archetypal and popular album release, Moanin\\u2019.
Recorded in 1958 for the\\xa0Blue Note label and released the following year, the\\xa0LP was originally self-titled, but the instant popularity of the\\xa0opening track "Moanin\'" (by pianist\\xa0Bobby Timmons) led to its becoming known by that title.
As some of hard bop\\u2019s signature tunes, expect to hear 40 minutes of improvisation, swinging rhythms, and an aggressive, driving rhythm section in the album.\\xa0
Known for more than just his impressive drumming skills, Blakey was a mentor and talent scout for over 20 years. Scott says, \\u201cArt Blakey and the Jazz Messengers was an important finishing school for jazz musicians.\\u201d
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