In 1974, he was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.
He performed with the Jazz Messengers from 1977 to 1981, eventually becoming the musical director for the group.
He was also a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in the late 1950s through the 60's.
The name One for All is borrowed from the Jazz Messengers' last album.
In 1947 Blakey recorded with an octet called the Jazz Messengers.
In 1986 he joined the Jazz Messengers and moved to New York City.
He was a charter member of the original cooperative Jazz Messengers.
The song has been recorded by The Jazz Messengers as well as many other artists.
Shorter's title track is one of the finest moments in the Jazz Messengers' history.
In that race, he defeated Jazz Messenger by 3.5 lengths for the victory.
