| Jazz Messengers '70 | ||||
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| 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 | |||
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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]
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| 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]
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