',S Make It [Japan]

JazzRecorded: November 15, 16 and 25, 1964, Radio Recorders, Hollywood96 kHz, 24-bit digital transferArt Blakey - Drums, Liner Notesand the Jazz Messengers:Lee Morgan - TrumpetCurtis Fuller - TromboneJohn Gilmore - Tenor SaxophoneJohn Hicks - PianoVictor Sproles - Bass"When you get away from swinging," Art Blakey wrote in the notes to this album, recorded in 1964, "you may be in danger of losing the essence of jazz." Blakey was never in danger of losing that essence, and both the master drummer and his Jazz Messengers swing from start to finish here. Featuring Lee Morgan on trumpet, and John Gilmore, best known for his work with Sun Ra, on tenor saxophone. Original recordings produced by Jack TracyReissue:Produced by Bryan KoniarzMastered by Kip Smith at Sundazed Studios, Coxsackie, NYProduction assistance by Mark SmithArt directed by Hollis SmithArt production managed by Sherniece SmithExecutive producer: Ken DrukerThis edition of Art Blakey"s Jazz Messengers is an unusual one. The personnel includes Blakey veterans Lee Morgan (returning to the band after some success as a leader), Curtis Fuller, and Victor Sproles, along with John Hicks (who appeared on three other Blakey records) and the tenor saxophonist John Gilmore (of Sun Ra fame) in his only appearance with the band. As typical for Blakey-led groups, the emphasis is on original material by its members