Blakey | ||||
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Released | 1954 | |||
Recorded | May 20 and September 3 & 8, 1954 1954 Fine Sound Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 73:28 | |||
Label | EmArcy MG 26030 | |||
Producer | Bob Shad | |||
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Blakey is an album by drummer Art Blakey recorded in 1954 and originally released on the EmArcy label as a 10-inch LP.[1][2] The album was rereleased on CD in 1999 with bonus tracks originally released on the album Introducing Joe Gordon. The album has also been released as "The Complete Art Blakey on EmArcy", including four songs from a March 24 recording session.[3]
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Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars calling it "a mandatory acquisition for Blakey fans and those who enjoy bop".[4]
All compositions by Gigi Gryce except as indicated