Pisces is a jazz album by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers. It was recorded between 1961 and 1964, but not issued on Blue Note Records until 1979. More a compilation than an album, all the tracks, except for "It's A Long Way Down", may be found on the Mosaic compilation The Complete Blue Note Recordings of Art Blakey's 1960 Jazz Messengers. Moreover, "Uptight", and "Pisces" are included on the CD reissue of The Freedom Rider, whilst "It's a Long Way Down" is featured on the CD reissue of Indestructible. Ultimately, "United" and "Ping Pong" may be found on Roots & Herbs.
Reception AllMusic awarded the album two-and-a-half stars.
Track listing Original LP
2013 CD reissue The Solar Records (EU) reissue also features some tracks from the same sessions, already available on The Freedom Rider and Roots & Herbs.
Personnel
The Jazz Messengers
February 12 & & May 27, 1961
Lee Morgan – trumpet Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone Bobby Timmons – piano Jymie Merritt – bass Art Blakey – drums
April 15, 1964 Lee Morgan – trumpet Curtis Fuller – trombone Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone Cedar Walton – piano Reggie Workman – bass Art Blakey – drums
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