Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Moanin' [Clear Vinyl]

Cat. no: 526021
Format: LP Clear Vinyl
Barcode: 8435723701927
Release Date: 10 Oct 2025
Genre: Jazz

The complete album + 2 bonus tracks - limited edition pressing on 180g crystal clear vinyl

Moanin' is the most iconic album by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, including such hits as the title tune, "Are You Real?", "Along Came Betty", and "Blues March", all of which became standards. The formation heard here marks the third incarnation of the group, with trumpeter Lee Morgan, tenor saxophonist Benny Golson, pianist Bobby Timmons, and bassist Jymie Merritt. 

This collectors' edition, pressed on crystal clear vinyl, includes two bonus tracks featuring the same personnel caught live in Paris in 1958. 

DownBeat review rating - 5 Stars
AllMusic review rating - 4.5 Stars

Tracks: Moanin' / Are You Real? / Along Came Betty / I Remember Clifford / The Drum Thunder Suite / Blues March / Come Rain Or Come Shine / Whisper Not