Jazz / Hard Bop
Originally released in 1957, "With Thelonious Monk" is one of the rare instances where this legendary pianist recorded as a sideman, sharing billing on the album with Blakey. This album is paired with a blues-based live set from The Modern Jazz Quartet, recorded at a Manhattan School of Music benefit at Carnegie Hall in 1967.
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk
Art Blakey - drums
Thelonius Monk - piano
Johnny Griffin - tenor sax
Bill Hardman - trumpet
Spanky DeBrest - bass
Originally released in 1958 as Atlantic 1278.
Blues At Carnegie Hall
John Lewis - piano
Milt Jackson - vibes
Percy Heath - bass
Connie Kay - drums
Recorded during a benefit concert presented by the Manhattan School Of Music at Carnegie Hall, New York City.
Originally released in 1967 as Atlantic 1468. |
