Buhaina

Art Blakey's bold reinvention for the 1970s. Moving beyond straight hardbop into modal soul jazz territory, Blakey teams up with rising talents like Carter Jefferson, Woody Shaw, and Michael Howell to craft grooves that echo the underground soul jazz aesthetic of Muse and Strata East. Electric touches from the younger generation add texture without tipping into fusion or funk. Standout tracks include the extended workouts "Mission Eternal" and "Chant For Bu"—the latter famously sampled by A Tribe Called Quest. The album also features reimagined electric piano renditions of "Moanin'" and "Along Came Betty," both showcasing Jon Hendricks' vocals.