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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Vinyl Records

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers was an American jazz group led by drummer Art Blakey from 1955 to 1990. The group was known for its hard-bop style, which was influenced by gospel music, blues, and Latin music. The Jazz Messengers also played a role in the development of jazz fusion in the 1970s.

The Jazz Messengers released several notable albums during their tenure, including The Big Beat (1960), A Night in Tunisia (1962), Moanin' (1958), and Free For All (1964). The Big Beat was their most successful album, and was included in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. It featured some of the group's most popular songs, such as "A Night in Tunisia" and "Moanin'".

An interesting fact about Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers is that the group was the first jazz ensemble to be signed to Columbia Records in 1955. The group also performed with a number of notable musicians, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Wynton Marsalis.