I bought that record "Sama Layuca" about the time it came out, and proceeded to play it to death.
I have observed a regrettable fact; when your favorite sideman is the leader on a record, it doesn't come out as well as you would expect; even when he has top personnel with him.
"Benny Golson and the Philadelphians" with Lee Morgan, Ray Bryant, Percy Heath on Bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums; has to be a good record; right? But it's just OK.
If Blakey had led the same group of men, it would have been out of sight. My point is; you got leaders and followers, when they switch positions, things just don't work out as well.
Another example is Pepper Adams, the great baritone sax man, who was dynamite with Mingus or Donald Byrd; doesn't come off as well when he's the leader. Don't know why not, such is life.
Enjoy the music.