Caravan is a jazz album released by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in February 1963.[1] It was Blakey's first album for Riverside Records after he signed with them in October 1962.[2] The songs were recorded at the Plaza Sound Studio in New York City, on October 23–24, 1962[3] The producer was Orrin Keepnews who also supervised the album's remastered re-release on CD.
Caravan | ||||
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Studio album by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers | ||||
Released | Early February 1963 | |||
Recorded | October 23–24, 1962 Plaza Sound Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz, hard bop | |||
Length | 52:17 | |||
Label | Riverside RLP 438 | |||
Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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In 2007, the BBC described it as "a slick, fluid, professional set of hard bop at its finest".[4]
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cedar Walton | |
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As sideman with Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers |
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With Art Farmer (or where stated), Benny Golson & The Jazztet |
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With Eddie Harris |
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With Billy Higgins |
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With Milt Jackson |
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With Etta James |
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With Clifford Jordan |
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With Blue Mitchell |
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With Houston Person |
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With others |
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