Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Mosaic (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) – LP – 180g Vinyl

The 1961 albumMosaicmarked a pivotal moment in the story ofArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengerswith the drummer welcoming the arrival of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard (replacingLee Morgan) and pianistCedar Walton(replacingBobby Timmons). The band also expanded to a sextet with the addition of trombonistCurtis Fullerwho joined existing members tenor saxophonistWayne Shorterand bassistJymie Merrittto establish a powerful new line-up that would perform together until 1964 and record several classic albums includingBuhainas DelightandFree for All. Mosaic opens with a flourish as the band launches into the magnificent title track composed by Walton, and the set also includes memorable compositions by Shorter (Children of the Night), Fuller (Arabia), and Hubbard (Down Under and Crisis).

ThisBlue Note Classic Vinyl Editionis stereo, all-analog, mastered byKevin Grayfrom the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:

A1: Mosaic
A2: Down Under
A3: Children of the Night

B1: Arabia
B2: Crisis