{"product_id":"art-blakey-the-jazz-messengers-oh-by-the-way","title":"Art Blakey \u0026 The Jazz Messengers - Oh-By The Way","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh‑By The Way\u003c\/em\u003e captures a new era for Art Blakey \u0026amp; The Jazz Messengers, recorded in 1982 and showcasing a fresh generation of rising stars. This lineup features Terence Blanchard, Donald Harrison and Johnny O’Neal, who stepped in after the celebrated Marsalis-Williams period and continued Blakey’s unmatched legacy of discovering and shaping young jazz talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with Blanchard’s vibrant title track “Oh‑By The Way”, a composition that quickly became a modern Messenger favourite thanks to its strong melodic drive and infectious energy. Following the success of Album Of The Year, this recording presents a confident new direction for the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe program includes a spirited performance of Wayne Shorter’s classic “One by One”, alongside a distinctive and expressive reading of “My Funny Valentine”, adding depth and contrast to the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday,\u003cem\u003e Oh‑By The \u003c\/em\u003eWay stands as a testament to the enduring vitality and evolution of The Jazz Messengers tradition, a compelling document of Blakey’s ever‑renewing creative force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh-by The Way\u003c\/em\u003e is available as a limited edition on blue coloured vinyl, includes liner-notes by Dutch Timeless label owners Wim and Ria Wigt. Affixed on plastic sleeve is the 50th anniversary sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MUSIC ON VINYL","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition Blue Colour Vinyl","offer_id":54468657774919,"sku":"TRI-76612","price":30.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/SOU_20260728_1510_141538_460_v_8719262046214_004.png?v=1785414050","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/art-blakey-the-jazz-messengers-oh-by-the-way","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}