In April 1957, “Columbia” label released “Drum Suite”, album by Art Blakey, side one is the Art Blakey Percussion Ensemble, side two is the Jazz Messengers. It was recorded June – December 1956, February 1957, at “Columbia 30th Street Studio” in New York City, and was produced by George Avakian.
Personnel:
- Art Blakey – drums
- Bill Hardman – trumpet
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
- Ira Sullivan – tenor saxophone
- Ray Bryant – piano
- Sam Dockery – piano
- Kenny Drew – piano
- Oscar Pettiford – bass, cello
- Spanky DeBrest – bass
- Wilbur Ware – bass
- Jo Jones – drums
- Charles “Specs” Wright – drums, timpani, gong
- Candido Camero – bongos
- Sabu Martinez – bongos
Track listing:
- The Sacrifice – Art Blakey
- Cubano Chant – Ray Bryant
- Oscalypso – Oscar Pettiford
- Nica’s Tempo – Gigi Gryce
- D’s Dilemma – Mal Waldron
- Just for Marty – Bill Hardman
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