2025 reissue as part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series - an album of previous unreleased tracks from the "Hub Cap"-era quintet, originally released in 1985. Hubbard teams up with fellow Jazz Messengers Wayne Shorter (on tenor), Walton, bassist Reggie Workman, and (in Blakey's spot) drummer Philly Joe Jones for some advanced hard bop. Highpoints include the fiery "Philly Mignon" and a strong version of "Body and Soul."
A1 | Philly Mignon |
A2 | Father And Son |
A3 | Body And Soul |
B1 | Nostrand And Fulton |
B2 | Full Moon And Empty Arms |
B3 | Assunta |