HANK MOBLEY OUT-OF-PRINT FS MINT "A SLICE OF THE TOP" 1979 HARD BOP BLUE NOTE RE
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HANK MOBLEY OUT-OF-PRINT, FACTORY SEALED, MINT COPY OF "A SLICE OF THE TOP." THE 1979 HARD BOP BLUE NOTE CLASSIC SERIES REISSUE OF THE ORIGINAL AND UNRELEASED 1966 RECORDINGS!
'A Slice of the Top' Review
by Scott Yanow, SeniorJazz Editor
ALL MUSIC GUIDE TO JAZZ, 3RD EDITION, 1998
"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."
Of note: there are NO split seams or shelf wear. There is a clean 1/4" hole in the upper right corner of the cover (for promotional purposes). There is also a 1/16th" sliver on the upper spine opposite the Blue Note logo on the upper left corner of the cover that you can feel with your finger nail. It is very inconspicuous. Also there's a slight crease visible on the lower right corner. It doesn't go through to the back side.
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