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  1963

  James

  Recorded live, the album captures the Jazz Messengers at one of their sharpest and most interactive peaks. Freddie Hubbard and Wayne Shorter push each other constantly, while Blakey’s drumming drives the music with explosive authority. “One by One” and the title track balance intricate composition with raw live energy beautifully. The solos feel spontaneous without losing structural focus. The group interplay is extraordinarily tight but never rigid. Hard bop rarely sounded this exciting or communal.