The second version of drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers featured altoist Jackie McLean, trumpeter Bill Hardman, bassist Spanky DeBrest and pianist Sam Dockery. Five propulsive, fiery tracks on this hard bop and swinging album with telepathic communication between the players. Cranky Spanky, Stella By Starlight, My Heart Stood Still, Little Melonae, Stanley's Stiff Chickens
