Excellent 1994 reissue, recorded live at Birdland in New York City on April 15, 1959, capturing Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers in fine form.
This edition of The Messengers featured Blakey leading on drums with Hank Mobley(tenor sax); Lee Morgan(trumpet); Bobby Timmons(piano) & Jymie Merritt(bass).
- 1-1 Hipsippy Blues
- 1-2 Justice
- 1-3 The Theme
- 1-4 Close Your Eyes
- 1-5 Just Coolin'
- 2-1 Chicken An' Dumplins
- 2-2 M & M
- 2-3 Hi-Fly
- 2-4 The Theme
- 2-5 Art's Revelation