Mark's Multivarietous Playlist - 5Oct2021

.Moanin' is what I play when I want to get my brain (and to a lesser degree, body) moving around.  It's the perfect way to start a day.  According to Wikipedia, This was Blakey's first album for Blue Note in several years, after a period of recording for a number of different labels, and marked both a homecoming and a fresh start. Originally the LP was self-titled, but the instant popularity of the bluesy opening track "Moanin'" (by pianist Bobby Timmons) led to its becoming known by that title.

Originally released in 1959 on the Blue Note label, personnel include Art Blakey on drums, Lee Morgan on trumpet, Benny Golson on tenor sax, the aforementioned Bobby Timmons on piano, and Jymie Merritt on bass.

So sit back, but I dare you to try to relax.  This is not one of those kind of jazz albums.  And as always, turn up the volume!

I hope you enjoy this album as much as I do, even if your neighbors don't...