Art Blakey – Orgy In Rhythm LP REISSUE (Clear Vinyl)

Destination Moon

£19.78

Format: Vinyl LP (Clear Vinyl) (Numbered)
Catalogue No.: DMOO39
Barcode: 8055515234183
Release Date: 28 Nov 2023
Genre: Jazz

When Billy Eckstine’s band dissolved in the mid-1940s, adventurous drummer Art Blakey spent two years in Africa, where he briefly converted to Islam; back in New York, he gigged with Miles and Monk, before fronting his own Jazz Messengers. 1957’s Orgy In Rhythm drew on the sounds of North Africa and the Middle East, Blakey’s unfettered drumming accompanied by Latin percussionists such as Potato Valdez and Evilio Quintero, with Herbie Mann on flute. The musical arrangement is stunning, at times melodic or primordially rhythmic, but never short of pure brilliance. Overall, an excellent and astounding release!

TRACKLIST
A1 Buhaina Chant
A2 Ya Ya
B1 Toffi
B2 Split Skins