In My Prime Vol. 1
# In My Prime Vol. 1

In My Prime Vol. 1 is an album by drummer Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers recorded in 1977 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating that "Despite the changes in musical fashions, Art Blakey and his hard-bop institution were still turning out new material and solos in the late '70s that sound fresh and alive today".

## Track listing

* "Jody" (Walter Davis, Jr.) - 10:21
* "Not So Far At All" (Valery Ponomarev) - 3:27
* "1978" (James Williams) - 7:27
* "To See Her Face" (Robert Watson) - 6:24
* "Kamal" (Dennis Irwin) - 14:40

## Personnel

* Art Blakey - drums
* Valery Ponomarev - trumpet
* Curtis Fuller - trombone
* Robert Watson - alto saxophone
* David Schnitter - tenor saxophone
* James Williams - piano
* Dennis Irwin - bass
* Ray Mantilla - percussion
