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Art Blakey · 1957

36 min · 6 tracks · bebop

A vibrant jazz orchestration infused with the lyrical elegance of Broadway standards.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic progression throughout
  • for relaxed evenings
  • vibrant orchestration with lyrical elegance
  • ideal for musical theater fans

Maybe skip if you want

  • searching for high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1957, this album came during Art Blakey's peak as a bandleader and innovator in the jazz scene. It showcased his ability to blend traditional jazz with theatrical music, following the success of earlier albums like 'Moanin'' from 1958.
Stylistic neighbors
Max Roach· Elvin Jones· Tony Williams

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Could Have Danced All Night 4:16
  • 2 On the Street Where You Live 9:02
  • 3 There but for You Go I 4:34
  • 4 They Call the Wind Maria 4:56
  • 5 I Talk to the Trees 8:58
  • 6 Almost Like Being in Love 4:50

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