Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers / Album Of The Year (1LP Coloured) Pre Order 14/08/2026

Album Of The Year captures Art Blakey and a powerhouse Jazz Messengers lineup at full intensity, recorded in Paris and released in 1981. Featuring a young Wynton Marsalis alongside Robert Watson, Bill Pierce, James Williams and Charles Fambrough, the record highlights Blakey’s enduring ability to assemble and elevate the finest emerging jazz talent. The session blends hard‑swinging energy with lyrical interplay, delivering standout performances of “Cheryl”, “Witch Hunt” and “Soulful Mister Timmons.” Presented on 180‑gram audiophile vinyl, this limited red‑vinyl edition offers a vibrant document of Blakey’s late‑period brilliance and the Messengers’ unmistakable fire.

Track Listing

1. Cheryl
2. Ms. B.C.
3. In Case You Missed It
4. Little Man
5. Witch Hunt
6. Soulful Mister Timmons

Features

• 180‑gram audiophile vinyl
• Features Wynton Marsalis, James Williams, Robert Watson, Bill Pierce and Charles Fambrough
• Includes “Cheryl”, “Witch Hunt” and “Soulful Mister Timmons”
• Limited edition on red coloured vinyl
• 3mm sleeve

Information

Artist: Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
Title: Album Of The Year
Format: 1×LP, 180g, Red Vinyl
Label: Music On Vinyl
Catalogue Number: MOVLP3861
Barcode: 8719262044005
Country: Europe
Released: 2024 (MOV reissue)
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop / Post‑Bop
Total Audio Length: 00:42
Sleeve: 3mm
Condition: New & Sealed