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Taylor’s Wailers is the debut album by drummer Art Taylor, released in 1957 on Prestige. It features tracks recorded mainly on February 25, 1957 plus a track from a different session featuring John Coltrane on saxophone.

Track listing:
“Batland” (Lee Sears) – 9:52
“C.T.A.” (Jimmy Heath) – 4:43
“Exhibit A” (Sears) – 6:16
“Cubano Chant” (Bryant) – 6:36
“Off Minor” (Monk) – 5:38
“Well You Needn’t” (Monk) – 7:55

Personnel:
Tracks 1, 3–6

Art Taylor – drums
Donald Byrd – trumpet
Jackie McLean – alto sax
Charlie Rouse – tenor sax
Ray Bryant – piano
Wendell Marshall – bass

Track 2

Art Taylor – drums
John Coltrane – tenor sax
Red Garland – piano
Paul Chambers – bass

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Released: 1957
Recorded: February 25, 1957 (#1, 3–6)
March 22, 1957 (#2)
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack
Length: 41:00
Label: Prestige
PRLP 7117
Producer: Bob Weinstock