THE JAZZ MESSENGERS ft. ART BLAKEY — Ritual (1957-1988) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Interesting, uneven '57 date that contains a lengthy drum piece by Blakey. This was not his greatest group, although alto saxophonist Jackie McLean was among the hardest blowers he ever employed. Bassist Spanky Debrest and trumpeter Bill Hardman were good musicians, but a notch below the others who filled their roles in future Messenger editions. Ron Wynn
Tracklist :
1.    Little T  8:45
Written-By – Donald Byrd
2.    Exhibit A  6:45
Written-By – A. Blakey, L. Sears
3.    Scotch Blues  8:34
Written-By – Duke Jordan
4.    Once Upon A Groove  8:38
Written-By – Owen Marshall
5.    Sam's Tune  5:48
Written-By – Sam Dockery
6.    Touche 6:15
Written-By – Mel Waldron
7.    Wake Up 5:06
Written-By – Leo Sears
8.    Art Blakey's Comments On Ritual    1:54
9.    Ritual  9:45
Written-By – Art Blakey
Credits :
Art Blakey - Drums
Bill Hardman - Trumpet
Spanky DeBrest - Bass
Sam Dockery - Piano
Jackie McLean - Alto Sax