A true classic, this CD found pianist
Horace Silver and drummer
Art Blakey co-leading
the Jazz Messengers;
Silver would leave a year later to form his own group. Also featuring trumpeter
Kenny Dorham,
Hank Mobley on tenor, and bassist
Doug Watkins, this set is most notable for the original versions of
Silver's "The Preacher" and "Doodlin'," funky standards that helped launch hard bop and both
the Jazz Messengers and
Silver's quintet. Essential music.
–
Scott Yanow, Rovi