Comes on vinyl LP.
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers – Buhaina’s Delight (1961) stands as one of the most captivating and influential albums in Art Blakey’s legendary catalog. Released in 1961, the album is a fiery and dynamic snapshot of Blakey’s Jazz Messengers during one of their most creative periods. The band features an all-star lineup, including trumpeter Lee Morgan, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Bobby Timmons, and bassist Jymie Merritt, each contributing their virtuosic talents to the mix.
The album opens with the spirited and complex “Buhaina’s Delight,” a composition by Blakey himself that showcases his unmistakable hard-bop style — intricate rhythms, energetic drumming, and daring improvisations. The rest of the album follows suit, filled with infectious grooves and powerful solos, with each track offering a different flavor of the Jazz Messengers’ sound.