In February 1958, “RCA Victor” label released “A Night in Tunisia”, album by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers. It was recorded in April 1957, in New York City, and was produced by Bob Rolontz.
Personnel:
- Art Blakey – drums
- Jackie McLean (listed as Ferris Benda/Ferris Bender on the cover) – alto sax
- Johnny Griffin – tenor sax
- Bill Hardman – trumpet
- Sam Dockery – piano
- Spanky DeBrest – bass
Track listing:
- A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli
- Off the Wall – Johnny Griffin
- Theory of Art – Bill Hardman
- Couldn’t It Be You? – Art Blakey, Jackie McLean
- Evans – Sonny Rollins
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