A fiery, hard-driving hard-bop peak. Powerful and acclaimed. A high point. Released in 1964, it's one of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers's later high points.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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