Jazz Messengers '70
Jazz Messengers '70 is a live album by drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers recorded in Tokyo in 1970 and originally released on the Catalyst label.[1][2]
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| Live album by  Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers  | ||||
| Released | 1970 | |||
| Recorded | February 19, 1970 Tokyo, Japan  | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:08 | |||
| Label | Catalyst CAT 7902  | |||
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Reception
    
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| Allmusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "the quintet casts new light on these tunes, making them sound fresh and flexible. This unusual set is recommended to longtime followers of Art Blakey".[3]
Track listing
    
- "Moanin'" (Bobby Timmons) - 5:46
 - "Blues March" (Benny Golson) - 4:56
 - "Whisper Not" (Golson) - 6:34
 - "What the World Needs Now Is Peace and Love" (Carlos Garnett) - 6:48
 - "It's Only a Paper Moon" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 10:14
 - "Politely" (Bill Hardman) - 5:22
 - "A Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 9:28
 
Personnel
    
- Art Blakey - drums
 - Bill Hardman - trumpet
 - Carlos Garnett - tenor saxophone
 - JoAnne Brackeen - piano
 - Jan Arnet - bass
 
References
    
- Art Blakey discography accessed June 17, 2013
 - Art Blakey chronology accessed June 17, 2013
 - Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed June 17, 2013
 - Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 26. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
 
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