A Slice of the Top

by Hank Mobley

Overview

This is one of tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley's more intriguing sessions, for the talented composer had an opportunity to have four of his originals, plus the standard "There's a Lull in My Life," performed by an octet in the cool-toned style of Miles Davis's "Birth of the Cool" nonet, arranged by Duke Pearson. Although recorded in 1966, this date was not released until 1979 (and reissued on CD in 1995). Mobley, who continued to evolve into a more advanced player throughout the 1960s, fits right in with such adventurous players as altoist James Spaulding, trumpeter Lee Morgan (with whom Mobley recorded frequently), pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Billy Higgins. The inclusion of Kiane Zawadi on euphonium and Howard Johnson on tuba adds a lot of color to this memorable outing. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	12/06/2024
Label:	Blue Note Records
UPC:	0602455059789

Tracks

1. Hank's Other Bag
2. There's A Lull in My Life
3. Cute 'N Pretty
4. A Touch Of Blue
5. A Slice Of The Top

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Hank Mobley   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Billy Higgins   Guest Artist,Drums
McCoy Tyner   Guest Artist,Piano
Lee Morgan   Guest Artist,Trumpet
James Spaulding   Guest Artist,Reeds,Sax (Alto)
Bob Cranshaw   Bass
Reggie Workman   Bass
Howard Johnson   Tuba
Kiane Zawadi   Euphonium

Technical Credits

John B. Litweiler   Liner Notes
Michael Cuccuna   Producer
Mark Gordon   Composer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Hank Mobley   Composer
Harry Revel   Composer
Alfred Lion   Producer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer