Description
Art Blakey – Orgy In Rhythm (volume one) / Blue Note Audio CD 1993 / 7893902
UPC 077778939023
Product Features
- Label: Blue Note – 7893902
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: France
- Released: 1993
- Genre: Jazz
- Total Tracks: 4
Overview
Orgy in Rhythm (Volume One) is a pioneering jazz album by drummer and bandleader Art Blakey, released by Blue Note in 1993. Originally recorded in 1957, this album marked one of the earliest integrations of Afro-Cuban and African percussive elements into jazz, spotlighting Blakey's experimental edge. With rhythmic intensity and rich cultural influences, Orgy in Rhythm stands as a trailblazing jazz recording that captures a blend of African, Latin, and American jazz traditions.
Featuring standout percussion from Art Blakey alongside Arthur Taylor and Jo Jones on drums, with contributions from Sabu on bongo and timbales, and Ubaldo Nieto on timbales, this album delivers a rich array of rhythmic layers. Herbie Mann’s flute and Ray Bryant’s piano weave melodic lines through the percussion, with Wendell Marshall’s bass anchoring the complex grooves. The collaboration of master musicians brings a high-energy, improvisational feel that’s both exciting and deeply rooted in rhythmic tradition.
Interesting Facts
- Orgy in Rhythm is often noted as one of the first jazz albums to deeply explore African and Latin percussion, helping to set the stage for world music influences in jazz.
- Art Blakey, a legendary figure in jazz, was known for his role in the Hard Bop movement and for his passionate commitment to rhythm, which this album exemplifies.
- Flutist Herbie Mann’s involvement added a unique, airy sound that contrasts with the earthy, complex beats, creating an entrancing balance within the compositions.
Track Listing
- Buhaina Chant – 10:25
- Ya Ya – 7:01
- Toffi – 12:15
- Split Skins – 8:52
Key Credits
- Drums: Art Blakey, Arthur Taylor
- Drums and Tympani: Jo Jones, Specs Wright
- Bongo and Timbales: Sabu
- Timbales: Ubaldo Nieto
- Flute: Herbie Mann
- Piano: Ray Bryant
- Bass: Wendell Marshall
