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Breakthrough! is an album by the Cedar Walton/Hank Mobley Quintet recorded on February 22,1972,originally released on the short-lived Cobblestone label and later reissued on Muse. It features performances by Mobley and Walton with baritone saxophonist Charles Davis,bassist Sam Jones,and Mobley’s longtime drummer Billy Higgins. This was Mobley's final studio recording before retiring due to health issues.
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states:"As strong as pianist Cedar Walton plays on his session,the main honors are taken by two of his sidemen. Tenor-saxophonist Hank Mobley,whose career was about to go into a complete eclipse,is in brilliant form,showing how much he had grown since his earlier days. Baritonist Charles Davis,who too often through the years has been used as merely a section player,keeps up with Mobley and engages in a particularly memorable tradeoff on the lengthy title cut. Mobley is well-showcased on 'Summertime,' Davis switches successfully to soprano on 'Early Morning Stroll,' and Walton (with the trio) somehow turns the 'Theme From Love Story' into jazz. Highly recommended". [3]
Henry "Hank" Mobley was an American hard bop and soul jazz tenor saxophonist and composer. Mobley was described by Leonard Feather as the "middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone",a metaphor used to describe his tone,that was neither as aggressive as John Coltrane nor as mellow as Lester Young,and his style that was laid-back,subtle and melodic,especially in contrast with players like Coltrane and Sonny Rollins. The critic Stacia Proefrock claimed him "one of the most underrated musicians of the bop era." Mobley's compositions included "Double Exposure," "Soul Station",and "Dig Dis," among others.
Straight No Filter is an album by jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley,recorded mostly in 1963 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1985. The CD edition compiles performances recorded at four different sessions from 1963 to 1966.
The Rajah is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan released on the Blue Note label. It was recorded on November 29,1966 but not released until 1985,and features performances by Morgan,Hank Mobley,Cedar Walton,Paul Chambers and Billy Higgins. The recording was found in the Blue Note vaults by Michael Cuscuna in 1984.
Charisma is an album by jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan featuring performances by Morgan,Jackie McLean,Hank Mobley,Cedar Walton,Paul Chambers and Billy Higgins,recorded on September 29,1966,but not released label until 1969,on the Blue Note.
Third Season is an album by the jazz tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley recorded on February 24,1967,but not released on the Blue Note label until 1980 as LT 1081. It contains performances by Mobley with trumpeter Lee Morgan,alto saxophonist James Spaulding,pianist Cedar Walton,bassist Walter Booker,drummer Billy Higgins,and guitarist Sonny Greenwich.
Far Away Lands is an album by jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley recorded on May 26,1967,but not released on the Blue Note label until 1984. It features performances by Mobley with trumpeter Donald Byrd,pianist Cedar Walton,bassist Ron Carter,and drummer Billy Higgins.
Thinking of Home is an album by jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley recorded on July 31,1970 but not released by the Blue Note label until 1980. It features performances by Mobley with trumpeter Woody Shaw,pianist Cedar Walton,guitarist Eddie Diehl,bassist Mickey Bass,and drummer Leroy Williams. This was Mobley's 26th recording for Blue Note.
Poem for Malcolm is a jazz album by Archie Shepp. Recorded in Paris in August 1969 only two days after Yasmina,a Black Woman,it again features musicians from the Art Ensemble of Chicago. This time,the tone is resolutely set to avant garde and free jazz,with a political edge in the all but explicit tribute to Malcolm X. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states:"This LP from the English Affinity LP is a mixed bag. Best is 'Rain Forrest' on which tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp,in a collaboration with trombonist Grachan Moncur III,pianist Vince Benedetti,bassist Malachi Favors,and drummer Philly Joe Jones,perform some stirring free jazz;the interplay between Shepp and Jones is particularly exciting. On a four-and-a-half minute 'Oleo,' Shepp "battles" some bebop with fellow tenor Hank Mobley,but the other two tracks,a workout for the leader's erratic soprano on 'Mamarose,' and his emotional recitation on 'Poem for Malcolm,' are much less interesting,making this a less than essential release despite 'Rain Forrest'." It was originally issued on CD by Affinity mastered from a vinyl source and later reissued by Charly from the original master tapes.
Charles Davis was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Davis played alto,tenor and baritone saxophone,and performed extensively with Archie Shepp and Sun Ra.
Blackjack is an album by American trumpeter Donald Byrd featuring performances by Byrd with Sonny Red,Hank Mobley,Cedar Walton,Walter Booker,and Billy Higgins recorded in 1967 and released on the Blue Note label as BLP 4259. The CD reissue included one bonus track recorded in 1963. The title track was sampled by Gang Starr &Dream Warriors in their 1991 collaboration "I've Lost My Ignorance".
The In Sound is an album by American jazz saxophonist Eddie Harris recorded in 1965 and released on the Atlantic label. The album features Harris' first recording of "Freedom Jazz Dance" which would become a jazz standard after featuring on Miles Davis' album Miles Smiles.
God Bless Jug and Sonny is a live album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons recorded in Baltimore in 1973 and released on the Prestige label in 2001.
Left Bank Encores is a live album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons recorded in Baltimore in 1973 and released on the Prestige label in 2002. The album was recorded at the same concert that produced God Bless Jug and Sonny.
Tangerine is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.
The Pentagon is an album by pianist Cedar Walton recorded in 1976 and released on the Japanese East Wind label.
On Stage Vol. 1 is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in Holland in 1975 and first released on the SteepleChase label in 1977.
On Stage Vol. 3 is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in Holland in 1975 and first released on the SteepleChase label in 1979.
The Highest Mountain is an album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in West Germany in 1975 and first released on the SteepleChase label. The album should not be confused with the CD reissue of the Muse album Night of the Mark VII which also used the same title.
Cedar Walton Plays is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Delos label in 1993.
Goodbye Yesterday is an album featuring performances by jazz saxophonist Lucky Thompson which was released on the Groove Merchant label.