The 1961 albumMosaicmarked a pivotal moment in the story ofArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengerswith the drummer welcoming the arrival of trumpeterFreddie Hubbard(replacing Lee Morgan) and pianistCedar Walton(replacing Bobby Timmons). The band also expanded to a sextet with the addition of trombonistCurtis Fullerwho joined existing members tenor saxophonistWayne Shorterand bassistJymie Merrittto establish a powerful new line-up that would perform together until 1964 and record several classic albums includingBuhainas DelightandFree for All.Mosaicopens with a flourish as the band launches into the magnificent title track composed by Walton, and the set also includes memorable compositions by Shorter (Children of the Night), Fuller (Arabia), and Hubbard (Down Under and Crisis).

UHQ-CDs reproduce the sound of original master tapes as faithfully as possible by utilizing new transfer technologies and improved materials to produce high-quality sound with a better representation of the whole stage. UHQ-CDs comply with CD standards and can be played on existing players. Each title is presented in a UHQ-CD jewel case with an obi-strip and the original sleeve notes reproduced on the back inlay.

Tracklist:
1. Mosaic
2. Down Under
3. Children of the Night
4. Arabia
5. Crisis