Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Free For All (2014) NM/NM LP - Blue Note 75th
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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Free For All (2014) NM/NM LP - Blue Note 75th Anniversary Reissue, Hard Bop Classic
This is a Near Mint (NM/NM) condition copy of “Free For All”, the legendary 1964 album by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, reissued as part of the Blue Note 75th Anniversary Vinyl Initiative in 2014. Pressed on high-quality vinyl and mastered from the original Rudy Van Gelder recordings, this hard bop masterpiece is an essential addition to any jazz collection.
Item Details:
• Artist: Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
• Title: Free For All
• Label: Blue Note – 84170, B0020042-01, ST-84170, BST 84170
• Series: Blue Note Records 75th Anniversary Vinyl Initiative
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
• Country: US
• Released: March 25, 2014 (originally recorded February 10, 1964)
• Genre: Jazz
• Style: Hard Bop
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Free For All – (Wayne Shorter)
2. Hammer Head – (Wayne Shorter)
Side B
1. The Core – (Freddie Hubbard)
2. Pensativa – (Clare Fischer)
Personnel:
• Drums: Art Blakey
• Tenor Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
• Trumpet: Freddie Hubbard
• Trombone: Curtis Fuller
• Piano: Cedar Walton
• Bass: Reginald Workman
Notes:
• Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, by legendary engineer Rudy Van Gelder.
• Mastered by Alan Yoshida at Capitol Mastering.
• Cover design by Reid Miles, with classic photography by Francis Wolff.
• Includes insightful liner notes by jazz critic Nat Hentoff.
• Distributed by Universal Music Distribution, with ℗ 2012 © 2014 Blue Note Records.
• Barcode: 6 02537 71253 3
Condition:
• Vinyl: NM – Flawless, glossy surface with no visible marks. Plays with exceptional clarity.
• Sleeve: NM – Pristine condition, still in original shrink wrap with sharp corners and no visible wear.
Collector’s Note:
This Blue Note reissue captures the intensity and drive of Art Blakey and his band’s legendary performance. The title track, “Free For All,” is considered one of Blakey’s most explosive recordings, featuring powerful solos from Wayne Shorter and Freddie Hubbard. A must-have for fans of hard bop, showcasing the Messengers at their peak of creative expression.
Shipping Details:
1. Packaging: Vinyl will be removed from the sleeve and placed in a protective inner sleeve to prevent seam splits.
2. Professional Handling: Packed securely in a professional-grade LP mailer to ensure safe transit.
3. White Glove Care: Handled with meticulous care to maintain its pristine condition.
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Keywords: Art Blakey, Jazz Messengers, Blue Note vinyl, 75th Anniversary reissue, Rudy Van Gelder, hard bop jazz, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, collectible jazz LP, classic jazz albums.
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