Album · 1979
A Slice of the Top
- Released
- 1979
- Label
- Blue Note
- Catalogue no.
- LT-995
- Tracklist
- 5 tracks
- Length
- 38:42
- Country
- US
“A Slice of the Top” is an album by Hank Mobley, released in 1979 on Blue Note. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 38:42. Jazz standards on the record include “There's A Lull In My Life”. The line-up features Billy Higgins (drums (drum set)), Bob Cranshaw (bass), Hank Mobley (tenor saxophone), Howard Johnson (tuba) and James Spaulding (alto saxophone, flute).
Who played on A Slice of the Top
- Billy Higgins drums (drum set) all tracks
- Bob Cranshaw bass all tracks
- Hank Mobley tenor saxophone all tracks
- Howard Johnson tuba all tracks
- James Spaulding alto saxophone, flute all tracks
- Kiane Zawadi euphonium all tracks
- Lee Morgan trumpet all tracks
- McCoy Tyner piano all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Hank's Other Bag — Hank Mobley 7:13
- A2 There's a Lull in My Life standard — Harry Revel 5:25
- A3 Cute 'n Pretty — Hank Mobley 7:37
- B1 A Touch of the Blues — Hank Mobley 8:47
- B2 A Slice of the Top — Hank Mobley 9:40
Production
- Alfred Lion producer
- Duke Pearson arranger
- Rudy van Gelder recording
- Tony Sestanovich remixer
- John Litweiler liner notes
More albums by Hank Mobley
Frequently asked questions
Who played on A Slice of the Top?
The line-up of A Slice of the Top includes Billy Higgins (drums (drum set)), Bob Cranshaw (bass), Hank Mobley (tenor saxophone), Howard Johnson (tuba), James Spaulding (alto saxophone, flute), Kiane Zawadi (euphonium), Lee Morgan (trumpet) and McCoy Tyner (piano).
Which label released A Slice of the Top?
A Slice of the Top was released in 1979 on Blue Note (LT-995).
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