At the Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 2
Art Blakey · 1955
65 min · 8 tracks · bebop
A vibrant intersection of polished bebop improvisation and soulful rhythms capturing the energy of live jazz.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sophisticated evening ambiance
- patient improvisation that unfolds slowly
- vibrant live energy capture
- engaging conversation between instruments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1955, 'At the Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 2' followed Art Blakey's influential work with The Jazz Messengers that began in the late 1940s. This album showcased his ensemble's growth, featuring a young and dynamic lineup that included future stars like Wayne Shorter and Lee Morgan, marking a significant phase in Blakey's career as he solidified his reputation as a bandleader.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Max Roach· Elvin Jones· Tony Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sportin' Crowd 7:05
- 2 Like Some One in Love 9:25
- 3 Yesterdays 4:41
- 4 Just One of Those Things 9:29
- 5 Hank's Symphony 4:44
- 6 Gone With the Wind 7:27
- 7 Avila & Tequila 12:25
- 8 I Waited for You 10:14
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