Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Hard Bop / Impex Records

Driving, funky whole-bop jazz at its finest awaits the listener on this 180g LP in mono, limited to 3,000 copies. The exceptional drummer Art Blakey always gathered great musicians under his

"Jazz Messengers". "Hard Bop" from 1957 features Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Bill Hardman on trumpet, Spanky deBrest on bass and Sam Dockery on piano. The combo has succeeded

in creating an absolutely energetic, swinging album that is simply fun to listen to.

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Side 1

1. Cranky Spanky

2. Stella by Starlight

3. My Heart Stood Still

Side 2

1. Little Melonae

2. Stanley’s Stiff Chickens