• Source: Album of the Year (Art Blakey album)

      • Album of the Year is an album by drummer Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers recorded in 1981 in Paris and released on the Dutch Timeless label.
      A 2015 re-issue on the Japanese "Solid Records" label offers two additional tracks recorded in 1982 (and previously released on Oh-By the Way) with a different line up including Terrence Blanchard, Donald Harrison and Johnny O'Neal.


      Reception



      Scott Yanow of Allmusic states that "The 1981 edition of The Jazz Messengers featured more than its share of young greats, reinforcing drummer Art Blakey's recognition as jazz's greatest talent scout. This high-quality set, recorded in Paris, includes new material".


      Track listing


      "Cheryl" (Charlie Parker) - 5:23
      "Ms. B.C." (Pamela Watson) - 6:47
      "In Case You Missed It" (Robert Watson) - 8:53
      "Little Man" (Charles Fambrough) - 7:19
      "Witch Hunt" (Wayne Shorter) - 6:26
      "The Soulful Mr. Timmons" (James Williams) - 7:46


      Personnel


      Art Blakey - drums
      Wynton Marsalis - trumpet
      Robert Watson - alto saxophone
      Bill Pierce - tenor saxophone
      James Williams - piano
      Charles Fambrough - bass


      References

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