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
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

 * 1) "Jody" (Walter Davis, Jr.) - 10:21
 * 2) "Not So Far At All" (Valery Ponomarev) - 3:27
 * 3) "1978" (James Williams) - 7:27
 * 4) "To See Her Face" (Robert Watson) - 6:24
 * 5) "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