This first recording as a bandleader showcases the young trumpet prodigy’s dazzling virtuosity and remarkable maturity at just 18 years old. Surrounded by heavyweights like Horace Silver and Art Blakey, he already asserts himself as a distinctive voice in hard bop. Each track bursts with energy, swing, and freshness. A blazing session, essential for witnessing the rise of a future giant of modern jazz.