Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Moanin' (Blue Note Essentials) Autechre The Illusion of Safety remains

The Illusion of Safety remains as vital and incisive as ever — a record that rewards return listens not with nostalgia

originally signed to Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez's ( Masters at Work ) label in the early 2000's

the recordings feature masenko fiddles

meeting in Power’s Station’s warm wood-panelled room

sparking disbelief and debates about the origins of acid house

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Moanin' (Blue Note Essentials) Autechre The Illusion of Safety remainsArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Moanin stands as a landmark of hard bop, capturing the group at full force with Lee Morgan, Benny Golson, Bobby Timmons and Jymie Merritt. Rooted in blues and gospel influences, the session distils the bands driving, soulful sound into a set that remains central to the jazz canon. Originally issued under the bands name, the album took its title from Timmons enduring opener Moanin, a track that quickly became synonymous