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.Art Blakey discography accessed June 17, 2013Art Blakey chronology accessed June 17, 2013
Reception
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".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed June 17, 2013
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
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