Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers: A Night In Tunisia LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) ETJS-70 Hailed as one of the

Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation

and featured stand-out contributions from tenor saxophonist Harold Land and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson

a breakthrough album that captures the band’s electrifying and eclectic vibe with a triumphant throwback R&B feel

and a fascinating new interview with Rollins himself reflecting upon the album in conversation with Blue Note President Don Was

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers: A Night In Tunisia LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) ETJS-70 Hailed as one of theBlue Note, 1961 One of the greatest line ups of drummer Art Blakeys hard bop finishing school The Jazz Messengers coalesced in 1960 when tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter joined trumpeter Lee Morgan, pianist Bobby Timmons, and bassist Jymie Merritt for the recording of The Big Beat, an album that signaled the transformation of the band into a modern jazz juggernaut. In August of that year The Jazz Messengers returned to Van Gelder Studio twice for