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| Compilation album by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded |
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| Studio | Van Gelder Studio Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:11 | |||
| Label | Blue Note GXF 3060 | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
| Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers chronology | ||||
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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
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
AllMusic awarded the album two-and-a-half stars.
Track listing
Original LP
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Date recorded | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "United" | Shorter | February 12, 1961 | 6:49 |
| 2. | "Ping Pong" | Wayne Shorter | February 12, 1961 | 6:03 |
| 3. | "Pisces" | Morgan | February 12, 1961 | 6:54 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Date recorded | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Uptight" | Lee Morgan | May 27, 1961 | 6:16 |
| 2. | "Blue Ching" | Kenny Dorham | February 12, 1961 | 6:47 |
| 3. | "It's a Long Way Down" | Wayne Shorter | April 15, 1964 | 5:26 |
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.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Date recorded | Length |
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| 1. | "United" | Wayne Shorter | February 12, 1961 | 6:49 |
| 2. | "Ping Pong" | Wayne Shorter | February 12, 1961 | 5:59 |
| 3. | "Pisces" | Lee Morgan | February 12, 1961 | 6:54 |
| 4. | "Uptight" | Lee Morgan | May 27, 1961 | 6:16 |
| 5. | "Blue Ching" | Kenny Dorham | February 12, 1961 | 6:47 |
| 6. | "It's a Long Way Down" | Wayne Shorter | April 15, 1964 | 5:26 |
| 7. | "Ping Pong" (alternate take) | February 12, 1961 | 7:10 | |
| 8. | "United" (alternate take) | February 12, 1961 | 7:25 | |
| 9. | "Roots and Herbs" | February 18, 1961 | 6:06 | |
| 10. | "Look at the Birdie" | February 18, 1961 | 6:43 | |
| 11. | "Master Mind" | February 18, 1961 | 6:53 | |
| 12. | "Petty Larceny" | February 18, 1961 | 6:15 |
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