Among the rarest and most sought after mid-'50s Blue Note LP's, this was J.R. Monterose's first session as a leader. A vigorous set of swinging, straight-ahead bop displays Monterose's talents for powerful, robust leads that drew him instant comparisons to the likes of Sonny Rollins and Coleman Hawkins. Backing up Monterose is the very capable quartet of Horace Silver, Ira Sullivan, Wilbur Ware and Philly Joe Jones.

  1.    Wee-Jay - 6:56
  2.    The Third - 5:15
  3.    Bobbie Pin - 8:03
  4.    Marc V - 6:30
  5.    Ka-Link - 9:01
  6.    Beauteous - 5:24
  7.    Wee-Jay [alternate take] - 7:17