Au Club St. Germain Vol. 2 - Art Blakey Et Les Jazz-Messengers* - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Recorded on a crisp December evening in 1958, 'Au Club St. Germain Vol. 2' captures Art Blakey and his formidable Jazz Messengers at the beating heart of Paris’s Left Bank jazz scene. This live session is a masterclass in dynamic interplay, where every note brims with urgency and invention. Blakey, both fierce and nuanced behind the kit, leads a firebrand ensemble—Benny Golson’s sharp tenor, Lee Morgan’s youthful trumpet, and Bobby Timmons’ soulful piano—each pushing the others to exhilarating heights. This volume is more than a document; it’s a vibrant time capsule of European jazz’s golden hour, where American innovators found rapturous reception. The Messengers’ set bristles with raw, unfiltered energy, offering listeners a rare seat at one of the most storied jazz clubs of the era. The audience’s palpable excitement, the musicians’ spontaneous creativity, and the crystalline recording quality combine for an immersive experience. For any collector or devotee, this is not just another live album—it’s a crucial chapter in jazz history, a testament to the genre’s global resonance and the indomitable spirit of Blakey’s band. Track List: A1 - Moanin' With Hazel - A2 - We Named It Justice - B1 - Blue March For Europe N°1 - B2 - Out Of The Past -