Search - Art Blakey & Jazz Messengers :: Coast to Coast

"another hot 2-CD package from Concord Jazz"

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 10/25/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Two history-making events is what Concord Jazz shares with "jazz lovers" all over the world - "New York Scene" (1984) and "Live At Kimball's" (1985), both live recordings and two classic albums, now in one unique special-priced package - "COAST TO COAST".With this line-up how could it miss - Jazz Messengers ensemble of Terence Blanchard (trumpet), Donald Harrison (alto sax), Mulgrew Miller (piano), Lonnie Plaxico (bass), Jean Toussaint (tenor sax) and of course the torchbearer of modern music, always a step ahead of the changes Art Blakey at the drums. Our Grammy Award winning group for 1984's "New York Scene", is Mulgrew Miller's treatment of the ballad medley, featuring unforgettable standards "MY ONE AND ONLY", "EASY TO REMEMBER" and "WHO CARES", simply incredible time-less performance.How about disc two "Live At Kimball's" in a classic ruminative feature for pianist Miller, who seques unaccompanied into "YOU AND THE NIGHT AND THE MUSIC" joined by Blakey and bassist Lonnie Plaxico for a rhythm-section workout...as we have trumpeter Blanchard who takes center stage for this one of a kind arrangement on "POLKA DOTS AND MOONBEAMS".Jazz Messengers and Concord Jazz with this major event, 2-CD package holds the listener in thrall, induces massive hypnosis with toe-tapping from opening to the final track...give a listen "jazz lovers", and see if you don't agree!Total Time: Disc One 45:05 on 5 Tracks & Disc Two 48:08 on 7 Tracks...Concord Jazz CCD2-4926...(2000)"