{"title":"Art Blakey \u0026 the Jazz Messengers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArt Blakey \u0026amp; The Jazz Messengers Official Vinyl \u0026amp; Music Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the thunderous polyrhythms, swinging hard-bop fire, and defining blueprint of modern jazz with the official \u003cb\u003eArt Blakey \u0026amp; The Jazz Messengers collection\u003c\/b\u003e at Universal Music Store South Africa. As the indomitable leader and powerhouse drummer of one of the longest-running and most influential groups in jazz history, Art Blakey birthed a collective that served as the ultimate finishing school for generations of jazz legends. Whether you are a dedicated jazz audiophile building a cornerstone analog library or searching for pristine all-analog pressings, our curated selection of their iconic Blue Note records is an absolute essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFusing explosive gospel-infused piano chops, searing horn arrangements, blues-drenched grooves, and Blakey’s driving, thunderous cymbal work, The Jazz Messengers defined the soul-jazz revolution. Experience their timeless studio masterpieces and electrifying live club recordings on the highest quality physical formats, masterfully restored to bring maximum warmth, dynamics, and front-row presence to your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Art Blakey \u0026amp; The Jazz Messengers Vinyl \u0026amp; Essential Albums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your definitive hard-bop catalog with authentic, premium pressings imported directly for South African collectors. Highlights of our legendary Blue Note catalog include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c62639a501dd529d-192\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoanin':\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-426 citation-end-426\"\u003eThe undisputed 1958 hard-bop masterwork that stands as one of the greatest jazz albums ever recorded.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Featuring Bobby Timmons, Lee Morgan, Benny Golson, and Jymie Merritt, this essential record delivers immortal anthems like the title track \u003ci\u003e\"Moanin'\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\"Along Came Betty\"\u003c\/i\u003e. An absolute holy grail for any vinyl collector, available in heavyweight audiophile pressings. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c62639a501dd529d-193\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Big Beat:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-425 citation-end-425\"\u003eThe phenomenal 1960 studio triumph featuring the legendary lineup of Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Bobby Timmons, and Jymie Merritt.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-424\"\u003ePacked with soaring improvisations and infectious energy, housing classic cuts like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-424\"\u003e\"Dat Dere\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-424\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-424\"\u003e\"Lester Left Town\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-424 citation-end-424\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c62639a501dd529d-194\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Night in Tunisia:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-423 citation-end-423\"\u003eThe breathtaking 1960 masterwork showcasing the band's unmatched rhythmic intensity and complex harmonic interplay, highlighted by breathtaking reinventions of the title standard and original compositions on heavy wax.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree For All \u0026amp; Mosaic:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore their blazing, high-octane 1960s explorations and foundational compositional shifts that continuously pushed the boundaries of modern acoustic jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop Art Blakey at UMG Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the official Universal Music Group store in South Africa (\u003cb\u003eumg.africa\u003c\/b\u003e), we are your definitive home for authentic Blue Note Records catalog releases and Classic Vinyl \/ Tone Poet series pressings. Shopping direct-to-consumer (D2C) guarantees 100% genuine products, premium 180g audiophile vinyl pressings mastered from original analog tapes, and first access to highly sought-after jazz reissues that often sell out instantly at standard retailers. Enjoy secure, reliable delivery right to your door anywhere in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop the Art Blakey \u0026amp; The Jazz Messengers collection below and bring the ultimate spirit of hard-bop royalty to your turntable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-blakey-the-jazz-messengers-buhainas-delight","title":"Art Blakey \u0026 The Jazz Messengers - Buhainas Delight (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBus Delight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBackstage Sally\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eShaky Jake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoon River\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReincarnation Blues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContemplation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41496498766020,"sku":"060250838208","price":441.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/7927\/6700\/products\/3c8635554e22076f3e00bdd928025d28.jpg?v=1652281036"},{"product_id":"art-blakey-the-jazz-messengers-mosaic-classic-vinyl-series","title":"Art Blakey \u0026 The Jazz Messengers - Mosaic (Classic Vinyl Series)","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; font-family: custom-font, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #f6f5f0;\"\u003eThe 1961 album \u003cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eMosaic\u003c\/em\u003e marked a pivotal moment in the story of \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eArt Blakey \u0026amp; The Jazz Messengers\u003c\/span\u003e with the drummer welcoming the arrival of trumpeter \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFreddie Hubbard\u003c\/span\u003e (replacing \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLee Morgan\u003c\/span\u003e) and pianist \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCedar Walton\u003c\/span\u003e (replacing \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBobby Timmons\u003c\/span\u003e). 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