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Release date: 11-08-2004 (originally released in 1965) 2004 US 5-track Blue Note reissued vinyl LP - This album presents a number of top muicians associated with Blue Note at the top of their form on a blowing date. Consequently, it is oriented more toward great playing than complex compositions. Hank accompanied here by Lee Morgan plus Curtis Fuller on trombone, McCoy Tyner on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass and Billy Higgins on drums - Sealed in colour sleeve. Tracks: 01. A Caddy For Daddy 02. The Morning After 03. Venus Di Mildew 04. Ace Deuce Trey 05. 3rd Time Around Personnel: Lee Morgan - trumpet Curtis Fuller - trombone Hank Mobley - tenor sax McCoy Tyner - piano Bob Cranshaw - bass Billy Higgins - drums Hank Mobley was a perfect artist for Blue Note in the 1960s. A distinctive but not dominant soloist, Mobley was also a very talented writer whose compositions avoided the predictable yet could often be quite melodic and soulful; his tricky originals consistently inspired the young all-stars in Blue Note's stable. For this LP, which is a straight reissue of a 1965 session, Mobley is joined by trumpeter Lee Morgan, trombonist Curtis Fuller, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Billy Higgins (a typically remarkable Blue Note lineup) for the infectious title cut, three other lesser-known but superior originals, plus Wayne Shorter's "Venus Di Mildew." Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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