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:

1. A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli
2. Off the Wall – Johnny Griffin
3. Theory of Art – Bill Hardman
4. Couldn’t It Be You? – Art Blakey, Jackie McLean
5. Evans – Sonny Rollins