New Unreleased Art Blakey

@rshak Interesting review from Fremer because honestly my initial impressions matched his (somewhat). I felt like he was a bit harsh because the album is an enjoyable listen but it didn’t feel loose at all and in fact it felt like the musicians pretty much "phoned it in" on this recording. I own a ton of BlueNotes and many Kevin Gray mastering versions but this is one I don’t think I will bother to buy. I may occasionally stream it. A generally enjoyable session but nothing earth shattering, nothing fresh, and it felt like the musicians were already thinking about where they were going to spend the day’s "cash-and-carry" proceeds before even leaving the studio.

I recently picked up Blakey's Live In Paris "65 with his Freddie Hubbard, Nathan Davis, Jaki Byard, and Reggie Workman group. I have Just Coolin' on my wishlist, but am in no hurry to get it especially after the review.

I suggest you listen to the album on your streaming subscription service..Pandora, Spotify, Tidal..etc..
Listen for yourself and make your own decision. 

I've read too many reviews that I didn't agree with.  

As Richard Pryor once said:
"No one ever paid to see a critic"

Thanks for the tip @mitch4t. Big Lee Morgan fan here too.

Happy Listening!

Thanks for the heads up on the new Art Blakey release Mitch. I’ll be sure to get it. I'm sure it will be an enjoyable listen as the both the Jazz Messengers and Lee Morgan are always a treat. It's great to have something new from the vaults by either. 

Mike