The Witch Doctor LP (Blue Note Records)

Bandleader and drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers delivered "The Witch Doctor" in 1961, featuring an exceptional lineup with Wayne Shorter on tenor sax, Lee Morgan on trumpet, Bobby Timmons on piano, and Jymie Merritt on bass. Shorter and Morgan contribute unique compositions, such as the spectacular "Afrique." Timmons brings soulful vibes with "A Little Busy," and the set closes with a lively rendition of Clifford Jordan's "Lost and Found." The album blends Latin beats, hard bop, and soul-jazz.