Credits:

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

Description:

This is a live recording from Birdland in 1963, when Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers were at the height of their powers with their strongest lineup. Although the sessions were mostly for Alfred Lion's Blue Note label, this Riverside-recorded live show is as strong as any of their previous works.The Messengers' front line, which acquired trombonist Curtis Fuller in 1961, Wayne Shorter and Freddie Hubbard, always at their best, became the strongest ever. [Personnel] Art Blakey(ds) Freddie Hubbard(tp) Curtis Fuller(tb) Wayne Shorter(ts) Cedar Walton(p) Reggie Workman(double-b)

Tracklisting:

1.One by One
2.Ugetsu
3.Time Off
4.Ping-Pong
5.I Didn't Know What Time It Was
6.On the Ginza