1965 studio album by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
' S Make It (slang for 'Let's go')[ 1] is a recording by the hard bop Art Blakey jazz ensemble. It was recorded in Los Angeles in 1964 and issued on the Limelight label.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] Following the departure of stars from his 1961 to 1964 band, Freddie Hubbard , Wayne Shorter and Cedar Walton , it includes previous Blakey alumni and newer players.[ 5] This was trombonist Curtis Fuller 's last recording as a regular member of the group, though he would return to record sporadically with Blakey in the 1970s and 80s. The album was re-released on Verve in 2004.[ 6]
Reception
Jeffery S. McMillan has called the release one of Blakey's most underrated works and that it exemplifies his 1964–1965 work.[ 8] In a review in the December 1965 issue of Black World , the title track is described as "a diabolical concept, a dark image, invoking the innermost caverns of Manhattan."[ 1] David Rickert calls the album "a fine Messengers album and a good example of the drummer's consistently satisfying work."[ 6] Russ Musto referred to the release as a "return to a more soulful sound".[ 9] Ken Dryden stated in his Allmusic review that "It's a shame that this was the only recording by this particular lineup of the Jazz Messengers, as [John] Gilmore 's strong blowing complements Morgan very well".[ 5]
Track listing
Personnel Musicians
Production
References
^ a b "On Record" . Black World . 15 (2): 70–71. December 1965.
^ Art Blakey chronology accessed June 6, 2013
^ Matsubayashi, K. Mercury Records Collection: LS-86001: 'S Make It / Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers , accessed January 22, 2018
^ Gourse, Leslie (2002). Art Blakey: Jazz Messenger . Schirmer Trade Books. p. 91. ISBN 978-0-8256-7272-9 . Retrieved 15 June 2013 .
^ a b c Dryden, Ken. "' S Make It: Review" . Allmusic. Retrieved 3 June 2013 .
^ a b Rickert, David (15 September 2004). "Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers: S Make It " . All About Jazz . Retrieved 3 June 2013 .
^ Cook, Richard ; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings . The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 134. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0 .
^ McMillan, Jeffery S. (2008). DelightfuLee: The Life and Music of Lee Morgan . University of Michigan Press. p. 143. ISBN 978-0-472-03281-5 . Retrieved 15 June 2013 .
^ Musto, Russ (14 December 2004). "Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers Return" . All About Jazz . Retrieved 3 June 2013 .
Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Soundtrack albums Art Blakey solo albums Related
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.
As leader or co-leader
Hells Bells (1975)
Steadfast (1975)
After the Morning (West 54 , 1979)
Some Other Time (1981)
John Hicks (1982)
In Concert (1984)
Inc. 1 (1985)
Luminous (and Elise Wood , 1985–88)
Two of a Kind (and Ray Drummond , 1986–87)
I'll Give You Something to Remember Me By (1987)
East Side Blues (1988)
Naima's Love Song (1988)
Oleo (New York Unit, 1989)
Rhythm-a-Ning (and Kenny Barron , 1989)
Blue Bossa (New York Unit, 1990)
Is That So? (1990)
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Seven (1990)
Power Trio (1990)
St. Thomas: Tribute to Great Tenors (1991)
Tribute to George Adams (1991–92)
After the Morning (Dominic Sciscente Music, 1992)
Blues March: Portrait of Art Blakey (1992)
Crazy for You (1992)
Friends Old and New (1992)
Moanin': Portrait of Art Blakey (1992)
Now's the Time (New York Unit, 1992)
Over the Rainbow (New York Unit, 1992)
Single Petal of a Rose (1992)
The Missouri Connection (and Jay McShann , 1992)
Beyond Expectations (1993)
Lover Man: A Tribute to Billie Holiday (1993)
Akari (New York Unit, 1994)
Duality (and Peter Leitch , 1994)
Gentle Rain (1994)
In the Mix (1994)
Heart Beats (Keystone Trio, 1995)
Piece for My Peace (1995)
Cry Me a River (1997)
Newklear Music (Keystone Trio, 1997)
Nightwind: An Erroll Garner Songbook (1997)
Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook (1997)
Trio + Strings (1997)
Hicks Time (released 1998)
Impressions of Mary Lou (1998)
Beautiful Friendship (and Elise Wood, 2000)
Music in the Key of Clark (2001)
Fatha's Day: An Earl Hines Songbook (2003)
Twogether (with Frank Morgan , 2005–6)
I Remember You (2006)
On the Wings of an Eagle (2006)
Sweet Love of Mine (2006)
WithArt Blakey WithArthur Blythe WithDavid Murray WithPharoah Sanders With others
Solid! (Eric Alexander , 1998)
Sunday in New York (Eric Alexander, 2005)
Eby (Hamiet Bluiett , 1984)
Fast Last! (Lester Bowie , 1974)
Now It's My Turn (Betty Carter , 1976)
The Audience with Betty Carter (1979)
It's Not About the Melody (Betty Carter, 1992)
Gardenias for Lady Day (James Carter , 2003)
The Bassist: Homage to Diversity (Richard Davis , released 2001)
Structurally Sound (Booker Ervin , 1966)
Flying Colors (Ricky Ford , 1980)
Interpretations (Ricky Ford, 1982)
Awakening (Sonny Fortune , 1985)
The Outside Within (Chico Freeman , 1978)
Spirit Sensitive (Chico Freeman, 1978–79)
Habana (Roy Hargrove , 1997)
Again and Again (Oliver Lake , 1991)
52nd Street Themes (Joe Lovano , 1999)
On This Day ... Live at The Vanguard (Joe Lovano, 2002)
Streams of Expression (Joe Lovano, 2005)
Hi Voltage (Hank Mobley , 1967)
Taru (Lee Morgan , 1968)
Staying on the Watch (Sonny Simmons , 1966)
Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival (Charles Tolliver , 1972)
Love Remains (Bobby Watson , 1986)
Year(s) indicated are for the recording(s), not first release .
As leader or co-leader WithArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengers WithHank Mobley With others
Minor Move (Tina Brooks , 1958)
Blue Train (John Coltrane , 1957)
Intensity (Charles Earland , 1972)
Charles III (Charles Earland, 1972)
Brass Shout (Art Farmer , 1959)
Sliding Easy (Curtis Fuller , 1959)
The Curtis Fuller Jazztet (1959)
Images of Curtis Fuller (1960)
Dizzy in Greece (Dizzy Gillespie , 1957)
Birks' Works (Dizzy Gillespie, 1957)
Dizzy Gillespie at Newport (Dizzy Gillespie, 1957)
Benny Golson and the Philadelphians (Benny Golson , 1958)
A Blowin' Session (Johnny Griffin , 1957)
Mode for Joe (Joe Henderson , 1966)
Last Chorus (Ernie Henry , 1957)
Grass Roots (Andrew Hill , 1968)
Lift Every Voice (Andrew Hill, 1969)
Flute-In (Bobbi Humphrey , 1971)
The Prime Element (Elvin Jones , 1969)
Drums Around the World (Philly Joe Jones , 1959)
The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones (1959)
Cliff Jordan (Clifford Jordan , 1957)
Kelly Great (Wynton Kelly , 1959)
Greasy Kid Stuff! (Harold Mabern , 1970)
Jacknife (Jackie McLean , 1965)
Consequence (Jackie McLean, 1965)
Evolution (Grachan Moncur , 1963)
Introducing Wayne Shorter (1959)
Night Dreamer (Wayne Shorter , 1964)
House Party (Jimmy Smith , 1957–58)
The Sermon! (Jimmy Smith, 1957–58)
Mr. Natural (Stanley Turrentine , 1964)
Tender Moments (McCoy Tyner , 1967)
Easterly Winds (Jack Wilson , 1967)
Mother Ship (Larry Young , 1969)
Love Bug (Reuben Wilson , 1969)