Archetypal hard-bop group of the late 1950s, most date their origin to 1954 or '55 when the first recordings credited to the band appeared. Playing a driving, aggressive extension of bop with pronounced blues roots, the group continued until [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/29977-Art-Blakey]Blakey[/url]'s death in 1990. The name Jazz Messengers had been used by [a=Art Blakey] earlier, but when [a=Horace Silver] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/29977-Art-Blakey]Blakey[/url] began working together in the early 1950's the name had been dormant several years. The Jazz Messengers formed as a collective, nominally led by Silver or Blakey. Blakey credited Silver with reviving the Messengers name for the group. The original lineup of Blakey, Silver, [a=Hank Mobley], & [a=Kenny Dorham], was relatively shortlived. By late 1956 [a=Art Blakey] was the remaining original member. Over the years the Jazz Messengers served as a springboard for young jazz musicians, a proving ground for young jazz talent.

Released: 2022-06-18

Label: Tidal Waves Music, Timeless Records (3)

Country: US

Tracklist

A1	Jody	10:20
A2	1978	7:27
B1	To See Her Face	6:20
B2	Kamal	14:40
C1	Hawkman	9:34
C2	People Who Laugh	6:22
D1	Time Will Tell	9:35
D2	Ronnie's A Dynamite Lady	8:17