In My Prime Vol. 1

In My Prime Vol. 1 is an album by drummer Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers recorded in 1977 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating that "Despite the changes in musical fashions, Art Blakey and his hard-bop institution were still turning out new material and solos in the late '70s that sound fresh and alive today".

Track listing

1. "Jody" (Walter Davis, Jr.) - 10:21
2. "Not So Far At All" (Valery Ponomarev) - 3:27
3. "1978" (James Williams) - 7:27
4. "To See Her Face" (Robert Watson) - 6:24
5. "Kamal" (Dennis Irwin) - 14:40

Personnel

• Art Blakey - drums
• Valery Ponomarev - trumpet
• Curtis Fuller - trombone
• Robert Watson - alto saxophone
• David Schnitter - tenor saxophone
• James Williams - piano
• Dennis Irwin - bass
• Ray Mantilla - percussion

References