Recognized as the primary representative of the Hard Bop movement, Art Blakey's associate would, from the second half of the 1950s, influence the trajectory of evolving Jazz. Released in 1959, 'Blowin' The Blues Away' made an immediate impact upon its release. Considered a classic of the Hard Bop revolution, this album remains the pianist's most accomplished classic to this day. He is surrounded by giants such as Blue Mitchell (trumpet), Junior Cook (saxophone), Eugene Taylor (double bass), and Louis Hayes (drums). Find this album on 180-gram vinyl edition, with masters sourced from the original tapes.