Peckin' Time cover

Peckin' Time

Hank Mobley · 1959

61 min · 8 tracks · soul · hard bop

An engaging exploration of hard bop filled with vibrant improvisation and soulful melodies that resonate throughout each track.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in December 1959, 'Peckin' Time' was Hank Mobley's sixth studio album, showcasing his growing prominence in the hard bop scene. Following his earlier works, this album marked a significant step in Mobley’s artistic development as he refined his signature sound, characterized by lyrical improvisation and deep groove.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Miles Davis· Charles Mingus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 High and Flighty 6:05
  • 2 High and Flighty (alternate take) 6:05
  • 3 Speak Low 7:10
  • 4 Speak Low (alternate take) 7:10
  • 5 Peckin’ Time 6:50
  • 6 Stretchin’ Out 9:00
  • 7 Stretchin’ Out (alternate take) 6:45
  • 8 Git‐Go Blues 12:20

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