Moanin' — 1959

A soulful, hard-swinging hard-bop classic anchored by its gospel-tinged title track. Tight and joyful. Essential Blue Note. The one in the run that sometimes gets overlooked — don't let it.

On vinyl: Original mono pressings from this era are sought-after; a quality reissue is the practical choice for most listeners.

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