This is one of the best Cd’s The Jazz Messengers has dropped to date. While no new The Jazz Messengers album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1955 tour in Europe. Since completing 1955’s ‘Announcement By Art Blakey’, The Jazz Messengers fulfilled their contract with Sparrow Records and where under no obligation to release another album. Unappreciated gift to Jazz
In Sportin’ Crowd you won’t find any flashy solos. Vocals of The Jazz Messengers in Like Someone In Love really capture me and are set perfectly to the rhythm. A fantastic track full of wonder. Avila & Tequila is just a great song and one well worth taking the time to give it a good listen. I Waited For You (8:34) - Oh, this is one of my favorites! The Jazz Messengers sings his heart out in Just One Of Those Things. Hank’s Symphony gets you up and jumping. Gone With The Wind is nothing short of a modern masterpiece.
At the Cafe Bohemia Vol. 2 CD


