Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Mosaic LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) music-product Andrew Hill’s 1968 album “Dance

Andrew Hill’s 1968 album “Dance With Death” stands as one of the most gratifying though under-recognized sessions of the brilliant pianist’s discography which wasn’t released until 1980

and it works magnificently

pianist Andrew Hill

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and drummer Philly Joe Jones to record Newk's Time (the album title was a reference to his nickname Newk due to his resemblance to Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe)

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Mosaic LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) music-product Andrew Hill’s 1968 album “DanceBlue Note, 1961 The 1961 album Mosaic marked a pivotal moment in the story of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers with the drummer welcoming the arrival of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard (replacing Lee Morgan) and pianist Cedar Walton (replacing Bobby Timmons). The band also expanded to a sextet with the addition of trombonist Curtis Fuller who joined existing members tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter and bassist Jymie Merritt to establish a powerful new line