A Night in Tunisia [1957]

by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, Art Blakey

Overview

This excellent set features one of the best recordings by the second version of the Jazz Messengers, and it is the only time that Blakey featured both altoist Jackie McLean and tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin together; Griffin soon became McLean's successor with the band. Also in the group at the time were trumpeter Bill Hardman, pianist Sam Dockery, and bassist Spanky DeBrest. The selections include a lengthy version of "A Night in Tunisia," Sonny Rollins' "Evans," and an original apiece by McLean, Griffin, and Hardman. The music overall lives up to one's expectations, with Blakey's powerful drumming inspiring the soloists to play at their best. Classic hard bop. [Some reissues add three previously unreleased alternate takes, including "A Night in Tunisia."] ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	10/07/2016
Label:	SUPER D INDEPENDENT DIST.
UPC:	4988031172001
Rank:	64804

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Art Blakey   Primary Artist,Drums
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers   Primary Artist
Bill Hardman   Percussion,Trumpet
Jackie McLean   Percussion,Sax (Alto)
Johnny Griffin   Percussion,Sax (Tenor)
Spanky DeBrest   Bass
Sam Dockery   Piano
Ferris Benda   Sax (Alto)

Technical Credits

Bill Hardman   Composer
Jackie McLean   Composer
Frank Paparelli   Composer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Johnny Griffin   Composer
Joshua Sherman   Series Coordinator
Bob Rolontz   Original Album Producer
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers   Performer
Ben Young   Reissue Producer
Little Walter   Composer
Nat Hentoff   Original Liner Notes
Art Blakey   Composer
Sonny Rollins   Composer
Bob Simpson   Engineer
Michael O. Drexler   Mastering Engineer
Chuck Stewart   Photography
Mark Gardner   Liner Notes