Hank Mobley: Tenor Conclave With John Coltrane-1984 OJC Reissue 12" Record
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1984 Original Jazz Classics Mono Reissue of 1956 Prestige Release of Bandleader/Composer/Tenor Saxophone Master Hank Mobley Entitled Tenor Conclave, Supervision by Bob Weinstock, Recording by Rudy Van Gelder, Liner Notes by Ira Gitler - "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 somewhat of a trained ear to be able to link the players with their contributions, but as is often the case, the whole tends to be greater than the sum of the parts. After a brief introduction with all four rapidly reeling off short riffs, Mobley charges ahead into truly inspired territory. The midtempo take of "Just You, Just Me" keeps things lively with a light swinging pace that is custom-made for bringing the combo's jocular side to the surface, particularly toward the end as they "trade fours," with each tenor blowing four bars before passing the melody on. The other Mobley composition is "Bob's Boys," and by all accounts it is the most compelling piece on the outing. The blues-based tune rollicks as Coltrane, Mobley, Cohn, and Sims find themselves configured in a seeming myriad of sonic face-offs. Wrapping up Tenor Conclave is an ultra-cool and sophisticated "How Deep Is the Ocean?" Cohn commences the long and luscious reading with a subtle strength, suggesting the powerful undercurrent flowing throughout the number. Also, listeners are treated to what is possibly Garland's finest interaction, leading right into Sims, Chambers, and finally a sublime Coltrane caboose." - Spectacular Personnel for the Septet Features Legendary Composers Hank Mobley, John Coltrane, Al Cohn and Zoot Sims on Tenor Saxophones, the Talented Red Garland on Piano, the Brilliant Paul Chambers on Bass & the Amazing Art Taylor on Drums! - Selections on Side 1 Are the Hank Mobley Title Track at 11 Minutes 2 Seconds and the Jesse Greer/Raymond Klages Standard Just You Just Me - Songs for Side 2 Consist of the Hank Mobley Penned Bob's Boys & the Irving Berlin Classic How Deep Is the Ocean? at 15 Minutes 3 Seconds - Used Copy, Cover Very Good++, Record Mint- - Mono Recording, Product Code OJC-127 - California Residents Add 10.25% Sales Tax - International S & H Extra -
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