In October 1956, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut Jazz Messengers (The) studio album. It was recorded April – May 1964, at “Columbia 30th Street Studio” in New York City, and was produced by George Avakian.
Personnel:
- Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- Horace Silver – piano
- Doug Watkins – bass
- Art Blakey – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Hank Mobley, except where noted.
- Infra-Rae
- Nica’s Dream – Horace Silver
- It’s You or No One – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
- Ecaroh – Horace Silver
- Carol’s Interlude
- The End of a Love Affair – E. C. Redding
- Hank’s Symphony
