Art Blakey & The New Jazz Messengers - Buttercorn Lady Art Blakey & The New Jazz Messengers

Recorded live at the legendary Lighthouse Jazz Club in Hermosa Beach in 1966, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers' Buttercorn Lady captures the group at a pivotal moment in their evolution. This session marks the first official recording to feature Keith Jarrett as a member of the group, alongside a powerful line-up including Chuck Mangione, Frank Mitchell, and Reggie Johnson.

Blending hard bop intensity with adventurous improvisation, the album stands as a unique document in the Jazz Messengers' history—remarkably, the only recording of this short-lived but exceptional line-up. From the groove-driven title track Buttercorn Lady to the lyrical Recuerdo and the dynamic interplay throughout, this is a must-hear session for jazz collectors and Blakey enthusiasts alike.