Art Blakey’s 1960 masterpiece, The Big Beat, stands as a pinnacle of hard bop, showcasing a stellar ensemble of The Jazz Messengers. This classic jazz album features the iconic trumpeter Lee Morgan, tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Bobby Timmons, and bassist Jymie Merritt. With three tracks penned by Shorter, including the captivating ‘Lester Left Town’, the album is best remembered for Timmons’ timeless hit, ‘Dat Dere’.
Track Listing:
- The Chess Players – Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
- Sakeena’s Vision – Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
- Politely – Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
- Dat Dere – Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
- Lester Left Town – Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
- It’s Only a Paper Moon – Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
Produced in 1960, this album is essential for any jazz collection and a standout among hard bop vinyl records for sale.
Roberto Torres (verified owner) –
Art Blakey’s The Big Beat is an absolute gem! The energy and talent on this album are incredible. A must-have for any jazz lover.
George Farmer (verified owner) –
I bought this hard bop classic and it exceeded my expectations. Every track is a masterpiece, especially ‘Dat Dere’. Highly recommend!
Andrew Schroeder (verified owner) –
This album is one of the best jazz albums of all time. The combination of musicians is unmatched, and the sound is just phenomenal!