Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Free For All – Blue Note Vinyl LP

Few albums capture the sheer power and urgency of hard bop like Free For All. Recorded in 1964, this is Art Blakey at his most ferocious—driving The Jazz Messengers through a blistering set with fearless precision. With an all-star lineup featuring Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton, and Reggie Workman, every track is a high-stakes display of virtuosity, passion, and collective fire.

This premium vinyl pressing does full justice to the music’s raw energy and sophistication. The remaster offers an expansive soundstage and crisp detail—Blakey’s thunderous drumming is bold and resonant, while the horn section cuts through with brilliance and bite. For audiophiles who appreciate both technical fidelity and the emotional force of live jazz, Free For All delivers a gripping listening experience from start to finish.

Tracklist

A1. Free For All
A2. Hammer Head
B1. The Core
B2. Pensativa