Tenor Conclave (1956)

About this title: These four sides should not be hard to locate, as the primary participants in this November 30, 1956, session have all issued them within their individual catalogs. However Tenor Conclave was first released as credited to the "leaderless" Prestige All-Stars -- consisting of tenor saxophonists John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, and Zoot Sims. Providing support are pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Art Taylor. The Mobley-penned title track commences the effort with the quartet of tenors showing off their stuff in high-flying style. It takes a couple of passes and ... read more

Tracks:

1. Tenor Conclave [Mobley]
2. Just You, Just Me [Klages/Greer]
3. Bob's Boys [Mobley]
4. How Deep Is the Ocean? [Berlin]

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