How anyone can give this masterclass of ballad playing a thumbs down is just beyond me.. Most melodic improviser of the Blue Note era... His recording history is immense as was his talent.... Stunning
Thanks to my Dad for turning me on to KPLU radio in the Pacific NW, and thanks to KPLU for turning me on to Hank Mobley. This is a great recording of a great standard.
Loved these early Blue Note albums.
They had an lonely echo quality to them.
This is one of the finest solos I've ever heard on a Nat Cole standard. Doesn't stray to far from the melody.