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Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers - "In My Prime," Vol. 1 (Timeless, 1978) Solid JP CD reissue I enjoy this incarnation of the Messengers with Bobby Watson and James Williams. On this release (and Vol. 2), the regular group is augmented with Curtis Fuller and Ray Mantilla.

I agree 100%. To my ears, Ichi-Ban and The Real Thing are sort of the 1970s version of Hard Bop. The evolution. IMO, Hayes' Breath of Life is another really strong record in this same vein.

That makes sense to me. I always enjoy it when jazz groups have a drummer AND a percussionist.

More Carol Sloane:

Sounds like a fun summer project.

Yes! Outstanding stuff.

Wish I could see that Donald Brown concert -- but I'm not arriving until Thursday.

More Chico Hamilton:

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Now spinning: Plopped for the Tone Poet.