This special edition of Moanin’ celebrates both the timeless Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers session and the legendary French photographer Jean-Pierre Leloir ( 1931–2010 ), whose images define the visual history of jazz in Europe. Recorded in Hackensack, New Jersey, on October 30, 1958, and produced by Alfred Lion for Blue Note, the album captures the quintessential hard bop sound—powerful, soulful, and masterfully performed. Leloir’s photography graces the cover and back, paying tribute to his unparalleled work documenting artists such as Coltrane, Holiday, and Armstrong. Pressed on 180-gram red vinyl, this edition brings together music and imagery that embody the golden age of modern jazz.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Moanin’ ( Bobby Timmons )
2. Are You Real ( Benny Golson )
3. Along Came Betty ( Benny Golson )

Side B

1. The Drum Thunder Suite [First Theme: Drum Thunder / Second Theme: Cry A Blue Tear / Third Theme: Harlem’s Disciples] (Benny Golson)
2. Blues March (Benny Golson)
3. Come Rain Or Come Shine (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer)

Musicians 

- Art Blakey – Drums, Leader

- Lee Morgan – Trumpet

- Benny Golson – Tenor Saxophone

- Bobby Timmons – Piano

- Jymie Merritt – Bass