{"product_id":"a-night-at-birdland-volume-1-art-blakey-quintet-1977-1lp-vinyl-near-mint-nm","title":"A Night At Birdland Volume 1 - Art Blakey Quintet (1977) (1LP Vinyl, Japan, Mono) - Near Mint (NM)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vinyl-record-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint (NM), no OBI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Night At Birdland Volume 1\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eArt Blakey Quintet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt Blakey's Jazz Messengers – the ultimate finishing school for future jazz stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusical Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt Blakey Quintet leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A Night At Birdland Volume 1\" by the Art Blakey Quintet is a landmark album that captures the exhilarating spirit of live jazz during the golden era. Recorded at the famed Birdland jazz club in New York City in 1954, this album showcases the raw energy and improvisational prowess of Blakey and his band. With a lineup that features the incredible talents of Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, Bobby Hutcherson, and Jymie Merritt, the quintet seamlessly blends hard bop with expressive melodies, bringing an electrifying experience that transports listeners straight to the vibrant heart of a bustling jazz scene. The album not only highlights the individual virtuosity of each musician but also their chemistry as a collective, epitomizing the dynamic nature of live performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets \"A Night At Birdland Volume 1\" apart is its authentic representation of the live jazz experience, allowing listeners to feel as if they are part of the audience, swept away by the passionate exchanges between instruments. Bl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003eA1. Split Kick\u003cbr\u003eA2. Once In A While\u003cbr\u003eA3. Quicksilver\u003cbr\u003eB1. A Night In Tunisia\u003cbr\u003eB2. Mayreh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003eLou Donaldson - Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax]\u003cbr\u003eReid Miles - Design [Cover]\u003cbr\u003eCurly Russell - Double Bass [Bass]\u003cbr\u003eArt Blakey - Drums\u003cbr\u003eLeonard Feather - Liner Notes\u003cbr\u003eTeruo Isono - Liner Notes\u003cbr\u003eFrancis Wolff - Photography By [Photo]\u003cbr\u003eHorace Silver - Piano\u003cbr\u003eRudy Van Gelder - Recorded By [Recording By]\u003cbr\u003eClifford Brown - Trumpet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003eRecorded live on February 21st, 1954. Originally released in 1956 as BLP 1521.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRear cover:\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunouts are stamped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Note's legendary sound engineering delivers exceptional quality. Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Blakey Quintet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e GXF 3003(M)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51854446461224,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2339\/3320\/files\/1779536476998-677012319.jpg?v=1779536600","url":"https:\/\/mileswaxey.com\/products\/a-night-at-birdland-volume-1-art-blakey-quintet-1977-1lp-vinyl-near-mint-nm","provider":"Miles Waxey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}