Moanin'
Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
Great album to get started in hard bop, probably the biggest selling bop album of all time. Launched Lee Morgans career with stunning solos on Moanin and Are You Real. This record made Blakey from a great drummer and sideman into sitting at the head table of top ten greatest jazz bandleaders.
Very highly recommended for the jazz newbie and old boppers alike. This is one you listen to 1000s of times and it never stops giving. The Sgt peppers of small band modern jazz.