Released 70 years ago
A Night at Birdland Vol. 2
Art Blakey · 1956
52 min · 7 tracks · bebop
Dynamic bebop rhythms intertwine with soulful improvisations, creating an electrifying live jazz experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with extended solos
- electrifying live performance energy
- soulful improvisations throughout
- engaging late-night listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Art Blakey released 'A Night at Birdland Vol. 2' in December 1956, he was already an established figure in jazz, having gained prominence with his 1955 album 'A Night at Birdland Vol. 1'. This follow-up further solidified his role as a leading bandleader and influential drummer, showcasing his hard-bop style and his ensemble's improvisational prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Max Roach· Elvin Jones· Tony Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wee-Dot 7:16
- 2 If I Had You 3:30
- 3 Quicksilver 8:46
- 4 Now's the Time 9:00
- 5 Confirmation 9:10
- 6 The Way You Look Tonight 10:14
- 7 Lou's Blues 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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