Yep, you're right. Next time I'll clearly state that that's exactly what I'm going to do, whatever the consequences
I haven't used my turntable in a while. So... I pulled this one out. Hank Mobley - Soul Station 33 RPM on Music Matters. From Music Matters Site: "If the title of "Mr. Blue Note" had been given out to a performer, tenor-saxophonist Hank Mobley would have been its recipient. Mobley's smooth tone and style defined the hard bop era. He put plenty of emotion and intensity into every note he played. During 1955-70, Blue Note's greatest years, Mobley led 25 Blue Note albums and appeared as a sideman on a countless number of others. Originally a pianist, he switched permanently to tenor when he was 16. After playing r&b during 1949-51, he gained a strong reputation during important associations with Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver and especially the original version of the Jazz Messengers. Soul Station, a quartet gem from 1960, is unusual for Hank in that for the first time since his 1955 debut his is the only horn. Mobley heads a group that includes pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Blakey; needless to say, a stellar rhythm section! This album features Hank Mobley at the peak of his powers, taking lengthy solos full of passion and drive, balancing exciting ideas with a thoughtful approach. His four originals include his most famous composition, "This I Dig Of You", which he squeezes for every ounce of its expressive power. Hank plays with heartbreaking lyricism on the two standards "If I Should Lose You and “Remember” and creates masterful statements throughout this essential set. If proof were ever needed of Hank Mobley's greatness, Soul Station is perfect evidence."
I was listening to the new SHM-CD last week and the excellent sound helped me to appreciate this album again, it had not been played for a while. Just a fun listen.
Something Else!!! The Music Of Ornette Coleman (Contemporary/Original Jazz Classics Remasters) Recorded 1958 | CD 24 bit remastering - Joe Tarantino
The Big Beat - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (Blue Note) 24 bit Japanese CD Great music presented in superb sound!
Followed by: The Complete Roulette Recordings of the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra - 10 CDs, Mosaic; disc 4
Enough big band for today. To be honest I like the Ferguson a lot more than the Jones, to my ears it "swings" more. The Jones sounds a bit stiff in comparison.
I'm still trying to work out how I became recently such an enthusiast for Jarrett's quartets and Garbarek after discarding them years ago...possibly because the two albums I had (Nude Ants and Eventyr) weren't possibly the best. They were just released when I picked them up so maybe if I'd picked up two different albums at different times...
Love this one. Great download from hdtracks... Chant of the soil is awesome! Only negative I have really that something about the sax player doesn't sit right with me-like he is playing smooth jazz riffs instead of some thing my ears and sensibilities would prefer... But the music is great, especially when the sax player is taking a rest; the rhythm section smokes...
Jack Sheldon – Playing for Change (Uptown Records) — With Jerry Dodgion, Barry Harris, Rufus Reid, Ben Riley
