Jazz
If anyone is still wondering what it means to "swing", crank up your best speakers, put on "Recado Bossa Nova", and listen to what Mobley and Co. do to revive this 1960's chestnut. These five supremely gifted guys get under the bn beat, swing it, and drive it up somewhere into the stratosphere. Also of note: Mobley's own compositions, which as usual are fresh and exciting; the beautiful sound of Mobley and Morgan on "I See Your Face Before Me"; and last but not least, the knock-your-socks off technique of Harold Mabern Jr. on keyboard, who deserves a lot of credit for giving this CD its pizazz. If you dig tenor sax, or 60's jazz, or just great ensemble playing -- this album is a must!
By B. Sloane.
**
This is one CD many fans seem to not be aware of, it's a shame. All the tracks on the disc have a good modern sound, The Vamp and The Breakthrough are especially nice. The tunes by Mobley are characteristic, he puts little twists and turns in his compositions that keep you on your toes as a listener. The musicians are in top form, Mobley and Lee Morgan cook as expected. The real treat for me on the disc is Billy Higgins, who provides an inspiring pulse for the music. Recommended for anybody with a taste for good music.
By Dr. Red Stanford.
**
Hank Mobley- Tenor Sax
Lee Morgan- Trumpet
Billy Higgins- Drums
Harold Mabern, Jr.- Piano
Larry Ridley- Bass
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01.The Dip - 7:54
02.Recado Bossa Nova (Antonio, Ferreira) - 8:09
03.The Break Through - 5:49
04.The Vamp - 8:19
05.I See Your Face Before Me (Schwartz, Dietz) - 5:27
06.Ballin' - 6:51
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