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Originally Posted by Janszoon
A Night at Birdland Volume 1—Art Blakey Quintet (1954)
This is not only one of my favorite Jazz albums but also, without a doubt, one the best live albums of any genre that I've ever heard in my life. For one thing the production is amazing, especially for the mid 50s; every single time I listen to it I feel like I'm right there sitting at a table at Birdland drinking a glass of bourbon. |
^That's a great writeup! I only vaguely remember the album but your take sounds spot-on.
I also agree with you about the time period you mentioned: To me those are the best jazz years.
I'll suggest one of my well-loved Jazz albums:
KRUPA AND RICH, a session made with the 2 legendary drummers recorded in 1955 that was marketed as a battle between the two best drummers who ever lived.
Krupa was the established legend and Rich the young upstart. Both are backed up by other legends like Roy Eldrige, Dizzy Gillespie, and Oscar Peterson among others..
You be the judge.