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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- 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.
- If you like
- soul, hard bop
Peckin' Time is an album by Hank Mobley, released in 1959. An engaging exploration of hard bop filled with vibrant improvisation and soulful melodies that resonate throughout each track. 'Peckin' Time' is notable for its critical acclaim and influence on the jazz genre, contributing to the hard bop movement. The album features compositions that have become standards in jazz repertoire, highlighting Mobley's skillful integration of complex rhythms and melodic lines. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Peckin' Time sound like?
An engaging exploration of hard bop filled with vibrant improvisation and soulful melodies that resonate throughout each track. Rooted in soul and hard bop.
What makes Peckin' Time by Hank Mobley notable?
'Peckin' Time' is notable for its critical acclaim and influence on the jazz genre, contributing to the hard bop movement. The album features compositions that have become standards in jazz repertoire, highlighting Mobley's skillful integration of complex rhythms and melodic lines. 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.
Who is Peckin' Time for?
Peckin' Time works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Peckin' Time?
Peckin' Time has 8 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 High and Flighty Standout 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 Standout 6:50
- 6 Stretchin’ Out Standout 9:00
- 7 Stretchin’ Out (alternate take) 6:45
- 8 Git‐Go Blues 12:20
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