In October 1966, “Riverside” label released “Kyoto”, the 23^rd Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers album. It was recorded in February 1964, in New York City, and was produced by Orin Keepnews.

Personnel:

• Art Blakey – drums
• Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
• Curtis Fuller – trombone
• Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone
• Cedar Walton – piano
• Reggie Workman – bass
• Wellington Blakey – vocals
• Sam Alexander – design
• Lee Tanner – photography
• Ira Gitler – liner notes

Track listing:

1. The High Priest – Curtis Fuller
2. Never Never Land – Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Jule Styne
3. Wellington’s Blues – Art Blakey
4. Nihon Bash – Sadao Watanabe
5. Kyoto – Freddie Hubbard