I Get a Kick Out of Bu is an album by drummer Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers recorded in Italy in 1988 and released on the Soul Note label.Art Blakey discography accessed June 24, 2013Art Blakey chronology accessed June 24, 2013
Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated "Even after heading the Jazz Messengers for over three decades, drummer Art Blakey kept true to his original vision, using the band as a forum for talented young players to swing hard and grow rapidly".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed June 24, 2013
Track listing "Yang" (Philip Harper) - 7:47 "Good Morning Heartache" (Ervin Drake, Dan Fisher, Irene Higginbotham) - 7:47 "Mayreh" (Horace Silver) - 5:53 "Remember When" (Robin Eubanks) - 6:49 "Love Walked In" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 4:46 "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, Jimmy Sherman) - 8:23 "Drum Solo No. 7" (Art Blakey) - 9:12 "I Get a Kick Out of You" (Cole Porter) - 6:18
Personnel Art Blakey - drums Philip Harper - trumpet (tracks 1, 3–5 & 8) Robin Eubanks - trombone (tracks 1, 3–6 & 8) Javon Jackson - tenor saxophone (tracks 1–5 & 8) Benny Green - piano (tracks 1–6 & 8) Leon Dorsey - bass (tracks 1–6 & 8)
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