The Jazz Messengers & Art Blakey

Moanin'

[MY10 CHALLENGE: DAY 13]

**@MickyT's 100**

Jazz go like *djshkjghdjhfsgkjhfdsgjhdkfhgkdjf*

Okay I'm just gonna make this really quick because I don't have anything particularly interesting to say. This is a really solid and well played jazz record, I just didn't have that strong of a reaction to it. Moanin' is by no means a boring release, but it didn't hit me too hard.

The History of the Albums - n°90

Although there may be debate, in addition to being one of the best Jazz drummers (see for me the best), Art Blakey can above all be considered as one of the best all genres combined in the history of music. In addition to having had an impact by innovating in several areas on his instrument, with his own techniques, he had an aggressive, almighty and thunderous style, totally out of the ordinary. Today it is a logical reference for many great drummers. He ... read more

"So go on and play, and if you make a mistake, make it loud so you won't make it next time."
-Art Blakey

Art Blakey is a powerful name in the world of jazz.
Anyone who knows a decent bit about the genre will likely know the name well. Blakey was a leader, an innovator, and a legend. One of the most important figures in jazz as a whole, and without a doubt one of the greatest percussionists to ever live. Co-founding The Jazz Messengers in the mid-50s with Horace Silver (another hard ... read more

I moaned