Straight No Filter is an album by jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley, recorded mostly in 1963 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1985. The CD edition compiles performances recorded at four different sessions from 1963 to 1966.
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Released | 1986 | |||
Recorded | March 7, 1963 (#8–9) October 2, 1963 (#6–7) February 4, 1965 (#4–5) June 17, 1966 (#1–3) | |||
Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
Genre | Jazz, post-bop | |||
Length | 41:36 original LP 59:12 CD reissue | |||
Label | Blue Note BST 84435 | |||
Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
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Reception
editThe Allmusic review by Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Straight No Filter will be welcomed by Mobley's fans and lovers of hard bop. It shouldn't be missed.".[1]
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Allmusic | [1] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by Hank Mobley, except where noted.
1985 LP
- "Straight No Filter" – 5:58
- "Chain Reaction" – 11:02
- "Soft Impressions" – 4:48
- "Third Time Around" – 6:25
- "Hank's Waltz" – 7:43
- "The Feelin's Good" – 5:40
2001 CD reissue
- "Straight No Filter" – 5:58
- "Chain Reaction" – 11:02
- "Soft Impressions" – 4:48
- "Third Time Around" – 6:25
- "Hank's Waltz" – 7:43
- "Syrup and Biscuits" – 5:36
- "Comin' Back" – 6:26
- "The Feelin's Good" – 5:40
- "Yes Indeed" (Sy Oliver) – 5:34
Personnel
editTracks 1–3
- Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
- Lee Morgan – trumpet
- McCoy Tyner – piano
- Bob Cranshaw – bass
- Billy Higgins – drums
Tracks 4–5
- Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
- Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
- Barry Harris – piano
- Paul Chambers – bass
- Billy Higgins – drums
Tracks 6–7
- Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
- Lee Morgan – trumpet
- Andrew Hill – piano
- John Ore – bass
- Philly Joe Jones – drums
Tracks 8–9
- Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- Herbie Hancock – piano
- Butch Warren – bass
- Philly Joe Jones – drums
References
edit- ^ Jump up to: a b Lankford, R. Allmusic Review Archived 2013-07-16 at the Wayback Machine accessed September 21, 2011