Moanin’ stands as one of the archetypal hard bop compositions and albums of the era, for the intensity of Blakey’s drumming and the work of Morgan, Golson and Timmons, and for its combination of old-fashioned gospel and blues influences with a sophisticated modern jazz sensibility. The album was identified by jazz critic Scott Yanow as one of the 17 Essential Hard Bop Recordings.
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers- Moanin’ (Belgium 1958)
Drums: Art Blakey Trumpet: Lee Morgan Sax: Benny Golson Piano: Bobby Timmons Bass: Jymie Merritt