Orgy

Art Blakey - Orgy In Rhythms, Vol 1 & 2 (1957) [Blue Note Connoisseur]
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC+CUE+LOG -> 419 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 162 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (jpg) -> 14 Mb
© 1997 Blue Note / Capitol | CDP 7243 8 56586 2 4
Jazz / Hard Bop / Bop

A true orgy in rhythm from Art Blakey – a set that not only features his drums next to the kit of Art Taylor, but which also adds in a bevy of other percussionists – including Sabu Martinez, Patato Valdez, and Jose Valentine! Joe Jones and Specs Wright also bring in additional jazz drums – making for more drummers than you might even find in a high school band – all working together with amazing qualities in sound, sometimes even melodic amidst all of the rhythms. Lighter lyrical touches are provided by Herbie Mann's flute, and Ray Bryant throws in some great lines on piano – underscoring the grooves in a nice way. Both original volumes are super-tough to find on LP, and this cool CD brings them both together as a single release, for a total of 8 long tracks that includes "Elephant Walk", "Amuck", "Ya Ya", "Abdallah's Delight", "Split Skins", "Buhania Chant", and "Toffi".

Art Blakey - Orgy In Rhythm, Vol 2 (1957) {Blue Note Japan TOCJ-1555 rel 1996}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 187 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 70 Mb | Cover | 5% repair rar
© 1957, 1996 Blue Note / Toshiba-EMI Japan | TOCJ-1555
Jazz / Hard Bop / Drums / Percussion

A true orgy in rhythm from Art Blakey – a set that not only features his drums next to the kit of Art Taylor, but which also adds in a bevy of other percussionists – including Sabu Martinez, Patato Valdez, and Jose Valentine! Joe Jones and Specs Wright also bring in additional jazz drums – making for more drummers than you might even find in a high school band – all working together with amazing qualities in sound, sometimes even melodic amidst all of the rhythms. Lighter lyrical touches are provided by Herbie Mann's flute, and Ray Bryant throws in some great lines on piano – underscoring the grooves in a nice way.

French project End of Orgy started out in the early 90's and dissolved quietly by the end of 20th century. One might notice that their tracks are included on Real Ibiza compilations. One can only wonder how it ended up being mixed with that, since they were not involved in production of mediocre dance music. Instead, they were playing soothing ambient with occasional wordless vocals. Mostly very melancholic, but also emotional and done very carefully. If you're a fan of cosmic ambient or any other form of ambient, pick up any of their albums and you won't be disappointed.

Art Blakey - Orgy In Rhythm, Vol 1 (1957) {Blue Note Japan TOCJ-1554 rel 1996}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 226 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 93 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (jpg) -> 63 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1957, 1996 Blue Note / Toshiba-EMI Japan | TOCJ-1554
Jazz / Hard Bop / Drums / Percussion

A true orgy in rhythm from Art Blakey – a set that not only features his drums next to the kit of Art Taylor, but which also adds in a bevy of other percussionists – including Sabu Martinez, Patato Valdez, and Jose Valentine! Joe Jones and Specs Wright also bring in additional jazz drums – making for more drummers than you might even find in a high school band – all working together with amazing qualities in sound, sometimes even melodic amidst all of the rhythms. Lighter lyrical touches are provided by Herbie Mann's flute, and Ray Bryant throws in some great lines on piano – underscoring the grooves in a nice way.