A soulful, hard-swinging hard-bop classic anchored by its gospel-tinged title track. Tight and joyful. Essential Blue Note. Released in 1959, it's an early landmark for Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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