In November 1964, “Colpix” label released “Golden Boy” (full title Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Play Selections from the New Musical Golden Boy), the 21st Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers album. It was recorded in 1963 in New York City, and was produced by Jack Lewis.
Personnel:
- Art Blakey – drums
- James Spaulding – alto saxophone
- Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone, arrangements
- Charles Davis – baritone saxophone
- Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan – trumpet
- Curtis Fuller – trombone, arrangements
- Julius Watkins – French horn
- Bill Barber – tuba
- Cedar Walton – piano, arrangements
- Reggie Workman – bass
- Billy Taylor – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Lee Adams and Charles Strouse.
- Theme from Golden Boy
- Yes I Can
- Lorna’s Here
- This Is the Life
- There’s a Party
- I Want to Be with You
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