Just Coolin' (album)

Just Coolin' is a collaborative studio album by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and pianist Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. It was recorded in 1961 but not released until 1967 on the Jazz Messenger label. The album features a lineup of significant jazz musicians including Curtis Fuller on trombone, Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, and Cedar Walton on piano. It represents a specific period in jazz history characterized by hard bop and showcases the improvisational skills and interplay between the band members. The album's tracks are primarily original compositions.