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Art Blakey- The Big Beat with Max Roach Elvin Jones and Philly Joe Jones-LP

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Art Blakey – The Big Beat with Max Roach Elvin Jones and Philly Joe Jones

The Big Beat by Art Blakey is a vintage 1973 vinyl pressing showcasing the drummer’s work with an expanded big band lineup, a departure from his usual quintet format. This album features notable contributions from Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and Philly Joe Jones, highlighting a powerful collaboration among leading jazz drummers. The set includes several alternate takes released for the first time on this edition, offering a unique listening experience. The music spans genres such as Jazz, Bop, Free Jazz, and Hard Bop, reflecting the dynamic range of Blakey’s style. The vinyl condition is graded VG+ on both records, indicating minor hairline marks and some wear but overall clean playback with light background noise. The Big Beat with Max Roach Elvin Jones and Philly Joe Jones.

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Art Blakey – The Big Beat with Max Roach Elvin Jones and Philly Joe Jones

  1. Caravan
  2. The High Priest
  3. The Theme
  4. Conversation
  5. Jodie's Cha
  6. Larry
  7. Lady Luck
  8. Buzz
  9. Pretty Brown
  10. Four And Six
  11. Stablemates
  12. Carioca
  13. Battery Blues
  14. Gone
  15. The Tribal Message

Sound samples are included to help you get a feel for the music, but they may not always match the exact pressing or track version of the record listed. When in doubt, trust the photos and pressing information - that's the actual record you're buying.

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