On the jazz standard 'A Night in Tunisia' composed by Dizzy Gillespie in 1942, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, realised this album with a legendary ensemble the lineup includes Lee Morgan on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Bobby Timmons on piano, and Jymie Merritt on bass. Recorded on August 7 and 14, 1960 this album is one of the most celebrated for the powerful solos and intricate arrangements, epitomizing the hard bop style.
Track Listing:
1. A Night in Tunisia - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (11.13)
2. Sincerely Diana - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (6.48)
3. So Tired - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (6.37)
4. Yama - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (6.22)
5. Kozo's Waltz - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (6.46)
Year of Production:
1960
