A definitive 180‑gram audiophile edition of A Night in Tunisia, recorded circa 1958 by the second iteration of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. This lineup features a rare pairing of Johnny Griffin on tenor saxophone and Ferris Bender (Jackie McLean) on alto — the only known recorded instance of these two giants performing together.
Blakey leads a powerhouse ensemble including Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Jimmy DeBrest through a dynamic hard bop set, highlighted by an extended interpretation of Dizzy Gillespie’s A Night in Tunisia, the Blakey/McLean composition Couldn’t It Be You?, and a spirited take on Sonny Rollins’ Evans.
Presented as a limited edition of 1500 individually numbered copies on orange coloured vinyl, this release comes housed in a deluxe linen‑laminate sleeve, restoring a cornerstone of late‑50s hard bop to premium vinyl form.
Track Listing
- A Night in Tunisia
- Off the Wall
- Theory of Art
- Couldn't It Be You?
- Evans
Features
- Limited edition of 1500 individually numbered copies
- Orange coloured vinyl
- 180‑gram audiophile pressing
- Deluxe sleeve with linen laminate finish
- Features Jackie McLean (as Ferris Bender) and Johnny Griffin
- Includes extended version of A Night in Tunisia
- Total audio length: 00:44
Information
Artist: Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers
Title: A Night in Tunisia
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 180g, Limited Edition, Numbered, Orange Coloured Vinyl
Label: Music On Vinyl
Catalogue Number: MOVLP514
Barcode: 8719262044319
Genre: Hard Bop / Jazz
Sleeve: Deluxe Linen Laminate (3mm)
Audio Length: 00:44
Recorded: c.1958
