Jazz Messengers '70 is a live album by drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers recorded in Tokyo in 1970 and originally released on the Catalyst label.[1][2]

Jazz Messengers '70
Live album by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
Released	1970
Recorded	February 19, 1970 Tokyo, Japan
Genre	Jazz
Length	49:08
Label	Catalyst CAT 7902
Art Blakey chronology
Hold On, I'm Coming (1966) Jazz Messengers '70 (1970) The Giants of Jazz (1971)
The Jazz Messengers chronology
Buttercorn Lady (1966) Jazz Messengers '70 (1970) Child's Dance (1972)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[4]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "the quintet casts new light on these tunes, making them sound fresh and flexible. This unusual set is recommended to longtime followers of Art Blakey".[3]

Track listing

1. "Moanin'" (Bobby Timmons) - 5:46
2. "Blues March" (Benny Golson) - 4:56
3. "Whisper Not" (Golson) - 6:34
4. "What the World Needs Now Is Peace and Love" (Carlos Garnett) - 6:48
5. "It's Only a Paper Moon" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 10:14
6. "Politely" (Bill Hardman) - 5:22
7. "A Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 9:28

Personnel

• Art Blakey - drums
• Bill Hardman - trumpet
• Carlos Garnett - tenor saxophone
• JoAnne Brackeen - piano
• Jan Arnet - bass

References