A Slice of the Top (1966)

About this title: 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 ... read more

Tracks:

1. Hank's Other Bag [Mobley]
2. There's a Lull in My Life [Gordon/Revel]
3. Cute 'N Pretty
4. Touch of Blue
5. Slice of the Top

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.