Moanin is a studio album by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, released in January 1959. Originally the LP was self-titled, but the instant popularity of the bluesy opening track, Moanin, composed by pianist Bobby Timmons, led to its becoming known by that title. The album stands as one of the archetypal hard bop albums of the era, for the intensity of Blakeys drumming and the work of Morgan, Golson, and Timmons, and for its combination of old-fashioned gospel and blues influences with a sophisticated modern jazz sensibility. The album was identified by jazz critic Scott Yanow as one of 17 Essential Hard Bop Recordings.
Track Listing:
- Moanin 09:30
- Are You Real 04:45
- Along Came Betty 06:09
- The Drum Thunder (Miniature) Suite 07:15
- Blues March 06:35
- Come Rain Or Come Shine 05:45
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