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The Jazz Messengers & Art Blakey - Mosaic
Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
1962 Ratings: #20 / 32
User Score
Based on 128 ratings
1962 Rank: #1
Liked by 21 people
January 1962 / Release Date
LP / Format
Blue Note / Label
Hard Bop / Genre
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Tristan
NR

"Music will always move, because it can't become stagnant. If it becomes stagnant, it's like a river, it'll kill us all. It has to keep moving, music will always flow."
-Art Blakey

Here I am to review another Art Blakey record. I just can't get enough of this man, his drumming is so infectious. He holds such a presence in a recording, you always know that he is there. If you can turn on the title track and not be absorbed within the first 20 seconds, I commend you - but I also don't ... read more

Doublez
90

The History of the Albums - n° 189

Welcome to 1962 for the first episode of the year. With the greatest revolutionary years to come, 1962 is still dominated by Jazz, even if things are slowly beginning to change. This year is mainly marked by several important trends that will leave an indelible imprint on the following years, even today. Among these, we find first of all Soul (and more generally Rhythm & Blues) which continues to rise in power becoming the most popular musical style ... read more

MickyT
100

Another Art Blakey masterpiece! Much like my opinion on 'Moanin', 'Mosaic' just kept me excited for entire duration, the musicianship is incredible from everybody involved and Art really shows his prowess as both a composer and a drummer. The sounds are so soothing and intricate yet engaging, this line up of talented musicians are really something to behold and they come together to make one hell of a hard bop record. Truly something I'll be listening to for a while.

Tom2323
89

Reviewing every year of music since 1960.
Decade: 1960s
Year: 1962
Review #28 The Jazz Messengers & Art Blakey - Mosaic :

Yep it's really good,I'm just really getting sick of everything with "bop" in its name and can't wait to move on to the fantastic years ahead 😭

smonks
80

Just a flat-out great time.

kingchapstick
100

Art Blakey's drumming on "Mosaic" by The Jazz Messengers is nothing short of a revelation. His drum solo in the title track stands as a true testament to his unparalleled talent in the world of jazz percussion.

On "Mosaic," Art Blakey's drumming ascends to new heights, and his drum solo on the title track is nothing short of a masterpiece. It showcases Blakey's impeccable timing, dexterity, and the innate ability to infuse every beat with raw emotion. The solo weaves a ... read more

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Track List

1Mosaic
8:13
91
2Down Under
5:29
89
3Children of the Night
8:51
90
4Arabia
9:10
91
5Crisis
8:33
91
Total Length: 40 minutes
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Added on: August 26, 2017