Anthenagin is an album by drummer Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers recorded in 1973 and released on the Prestige label.Art Blakey discography accessed June 3, 2013Art Blakey chronology accessed June 3, 2013
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Despite Walton's occasional electric keyboards, this date returns to the feel of the earlier Jazz Messengers recordings".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed June 3, 2013
Track listing All compositions by Cedar Walton except where noted. "I'm Not So Sure" – 7:07 "Love: For the One You Can't Have" (Woody Shaw) – 6:23 "Fantasy in D" – 8:38 "Anthenagin" – 11:56 "Without a Song" (Vincent Youmans, Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu) – 5:35 "Along Came Betty" (Benny Golson) – 6:06
Personnel Art Blakey – drums Woody Shaw – trumpet Steve Turre – trombone (tracks 2 & 3) Carter Jefferson – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone Cedar Walton – piano, electric piano Michael Howell – guitar (track 6) Mickey Bass – bass Tony Waters – congas
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