STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Art Blakey — Orgy in Rhythm, Volume Two
Released 1957

Orgy in Rhythm, Volume Two

Art Blakey

Art Blakey-Orgy in Rhythm, Volume Two – Orgy in Rhythm, Volume Two: a sonic journey

Album overview Released in 1957, "Orgy in Rhythm, Volume Two" is the second installment of a groundbreaking series hi…

Read the review →
Art Blakey — Orgy in Rhythm, Volumes One
Released 0

Orgy in Rhythm, Volumes One

Art Blakey

A closer look at Art Blakey-Orgy in Rhythm, Volumes One 's album Orgy in Rhythm, Volumes One

Album overview "Orgy in Rhythm, Volumes One" is a celebrated album by jazz drummer Art Blakey, released in 1957 under…

Read the review →
Art Blakey — Paris 1958
Released 1959

Paris 1958

Art Blakey

Listening to Paris 1958 by Art Blakey-Paris 1958

Album overview Art Blakey's "Paris 1958," released in 1991, is a live album that captures the legendary drummer and b…

Read the review →
Art Blakey — Percussion Discussion
Released 1976

Percussion Discussion

Art Blakey

Review of Art Blakey-Percussion Discussion – Percussion Discussion

Album overview Art Blakey's "Percussion Discussion," released in 1961, stands out as a captivating exploration of jaz…

Read the review →
Art Blakey — The African Beat
Released 1999

The African Beat

Art Blakey

Listening guide: Art Blakey's The African Beat

The African Beat- Album Overview Art Blakey's "The African Beat," released in 1962 on the Blue Note label, is a vibra…

Read the review →
Art Blakey — The Early Years
Released 2008

The Early Years

Art Blakey

Inside The Early Years by Art Blakey-The Early Years

Album overview Art Blakey's "The Early Years," released in 1981, showcases the legendary drummer's profound influence…

Read the review →
Art Blakey — Theory of Art
Released 1988

Theory of Art

Art Blakey

A of the Album: Theory of Art by Art Blakey

As a music enthusiast, there are times when we stumble upon an artist or album that not only blows our minds but also…

Read the review →
Art Blakey — Three Blind Mice
Released 1990

Three Blind Mice

Art Blakey

Art Blakey – Three Blind Mice: track-by-track perspective

Three Blind Mice- Album Overview Art Blakey's "Three Blind Mice," released in 1962, stands as a significant entry in …

Read the review →
Art Blakey — Trio And Solo
Released 1957

Trio And Solo

Art Blakey

Trio And Solo: what Art Blakey wants you to feel

Trio And Solo- Album Overview "Trio And Solo," released in 1983, is a significant addition to the discography of jazz…

Read the review →