This is a vinyl LP pressing of Album of the Year by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers. Originally released in 1981, this album showcases Art Blakey, a legendary figure in jazz whose career spanned nearly 50 years, exemplifying the timeless role of the drums in the genre. Joined by the Jazz Messengerstrumpeter Wynton Marsalis, saxophonists Robert Watson and Bill Pierce, pianist James Williams, and bassist Charles FambroughBlakey leads a masterful performance recorded in Paris. The album features tracks like “Cheryl” (written by Charlie Parker), “Soulful Mister Timmons,” and “Little Man,” with liner notes written by Ted Panken.

Label: Music on Vinyl

Release Year: 2025

Track List:

1. Cheryl
2. Ms. B.C
3. in Case You Missed It
4. Little Man
5. Witch Hunt
6. Soulful Mister Timmons