In November 1956, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut Jazz Messengers (The) studio album. It was recorded April – May 1956, at “Columbia 30^th Street Studio” in New York City, and was produced by George Avakian.

Personnel:

• Art Blakey – drums
• Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
• Donald Byrd – trumpet
• Horace Silver – piano
• Doug Watkins – bass

Track listing:

1. Infra-Rae – Hank Mobley
2. Nica’s Dream – Horace Silver
3. It’s You or No One – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
4. Ecaroh – Horace Silver
5. Carol’s Interlude – Hank Mobley
6. The End of a Love Affair – E.C. Redding
7. Hank’s Symphony – Hank Mobley