The 20 greatest jazz albums of all time

No. 7 Moanin’ by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers (1958)

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Bobby Timmons on piano and Benny Golson’s stirring sax are undeniable highlights, and Blakey’s stellar drumming consistently shines on his most famous release. The Messengers are in top form here, and breeze through some of the greatest jazz ever recorded.


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