Never-before-released studio album by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers that was recorded on March 8, 1959 in Rudy Van Gelder's living room studio in Hackensack, New Jersey. The session featured a short-lived line-up of The Jazz Messengers with drummer Art Blakey, trumpeter Lee Morgan, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianist Bobby Timmons, and bassist Jymie Merritt. The album features two previously unissued compositions including Timmons' tune 'Quick Trick'.
Track Listing:
1. Hipsippy Blues - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
2. Close Your Eyes - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
3. Jimerick - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
4. Quick Trick - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
5. M&M - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
6. Just Coolin' - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
Year of Production: 1959
