Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Just Coolin’ – Blue Note Vinyl Record

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Unleashed Energy, Unrivalled Artistry – A Hard Bop Classic Reborn on Vinyl

A tour de force of hard bop energy and virtuosic interplay, Free For All captures Art Blakey and his iconic Jazz Messengers at their most electrifying. Featuring a powerhouse lineup—including Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, and Curtis Fuller—this album delivers explosive performances brimming with intensity and emotion. Pressed on high-quality vinyl, the dynamic range and tonal richness of this release make it a standout for audiophiles. Every snare crack, trumpet flourish, and saxophone cry is presented with vivid clarity, making Free For All an essential addition to any jazz collection built around both musical and sonic excellence.

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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Just Coolin’ – Blue Note Vinyl Record

Release Date: 17/07/2020
Edition: 12″ Album
Genre: Jazz
Sub-Genre: Jazz
Label: Decca Records
Number of Discs: 1
Duration: 00:38:53 minutes>

Never-before-released studio album by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers that was recorded on March 8, 1959 in Rudy Van Gelder’s living room studio in Hackensack, New Jersey. The session featured a short-lived line-up of The Jazz Messengers with drummer Art Blakey, trumpeter Lee Morgan, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianist Bobby Timmons, and bassist Jymie Merritt. The album features two previously unissued compositions including Timmons’ tune ‘Quick Trick’.