In May of 1957, Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers went into the studio with Thelonious Monk to record a one-off album for Atlantic. The Jazz Messengers were a loose collective of young Jazz musicians, with a constantly rotating lineup to keep the music fresh, and help launch new careers (akin to today's hip hop collectives). Blakey had recorded with Monk on various occasions, but this was the first time Monk sat in with the Jazz Messengers. The result is a true meeting of the minds, a beautiful union of Monk's melodies with Blakey's unshakable sense of swing, and Thelonious Monk's only appearance on Atlantic. This 65th anniversary deluxe edition includes an extra disc of previously unreleased outtakes, celebrating the most sensational jazz collaboration of the 1950's.
Track Listing:
1. Evidence - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
2. In Walked Bud - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
3. Blue Monk - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
4. I Mean You - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
5. Rhythm-a-ning - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
6. Purple Shades - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
1. Evidence Take 2 - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
2. In Walked Bud Take 2 - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
3. Blue Monk Take 9 - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
4. I Mean You Take 3 - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
5. Rhythm-a-ning Take 2 - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
Year of Production: 1957
