Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – “Look At The Birdie”
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – “Master Mind”
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – “Roots & Herbs”
From “Roots & Herbs” : 1961 : Blue Note BST 84347
Recorded in 1961, but not released until 1969, “Roots & Herbs” features one of the great editions of the Jazz Messengers. This group recorded extensively for Blue Note in 1960-1961 (there is an entire Mosaic box set devoted just to this group, out-of-print of course!) and all of their output was excellent. This shelved album is no exception, although it is unique in that it features all Wayne Shorter compositions, which gives a nice look into the young mind of an artist who would soon go on to become one of jazz’s great modern composers.
Players:
Lee Morgan – Trumpet
Wayne Shorter – Saxophone
Bobby Timmons – Piano
Walter Davis, Jr. – Piano
Jymie Merritt – Bass
Art Blakey – Drums