A never-before-released studio album vinyl by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers recorded at Rudy Van Gelder’s Hackensack, New Jersey studio on March 8, 1959, and featuring the legendary drummer-whose centennial is being celebrated this year-along with trumpeter Lee Morgan, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianist Bobby Timmons, and bassist Jymie Merritt. The 6-song set includes 2 previously unissued compositions: “Quick Trick” and “Jimerick.”

Tracklist:

A1:Hipsippy Blues
A2:Close Your Eyes
A3:Jimerick
B1:Quick Trick
B2:M&M
B3:Just Coolin’