The Big Beat is a Jazz album by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, originally released in 1960. On Gatefold: 56 pressings tracked, owned by 23 collectors.
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Tracklist
- 1The Chess Players9:31
- 2Sakeena's Vision6:04
- 3Politely6:04
- 4Dat Dere8:47
- 5Lester Left Town6:25
- 6It's Only a Paper Moon6:37
- 7It's Only a Paper Moon (Alternate Take)6:18
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Bebop & Hard Bop
- polished
- euphoric
- urban
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Lee Morgan and Wayne Shorter performs by courtesy.
Bobby Timmons performs by courtesy.
Recorded on March 6, 1960.
1st original Mono issue has:
- blue/white deep groove Blue Note Records INC - 47 West 63rd - NYC labels,
- RVG stamped in the dead wax, both sides,
- "P" ("ear") on both sides: appears uncomplete
- front laminated jacket,
- no address on back cover
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Art BlakeyDRUM DRUMS
- Bobby TimmonsPIANO
- Jymie MerrittBASS
- Lee MorganTRUMPET
- Wayne ShorterTENOR SAXOPHONE
23 collectors on Gatefold own this · 56 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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