Moanin' Sam Records ' and the rhythm section

' and the rhythm section of Barry Harris on piano

1957 studio date in which the altoist fronted a quartet featuring the rhythm section from Miles Davis’ first great quintet (1955-1957): pianist Red Garland

"I hear it as one of the major statements of jazz in the '60s

The album features new compositions

and social realities of the turbulent times more precisely than most recorded music of the '60s in any style

Moanin' Sam Records ' and the rhythm section1958 (reissued 2021). Pure Blue Note, funky hard bop tinged with an R&B sound. For this incarnation of the Messengers Blakey is joined by Lee Morgan (trumpet), Benny Golson (tenor sax), Bobby Timmons (piano) and Jymie Merritt (bass).