Hank Mobley's 1966 album 'A Slice of the Top' was influenced by 'Birth of the Cool'. Duke Pearson arranged for an octet with euphonium and tuba, along with great musicians like James Spaulding on alto sax, Lee Morgan on trumpet, McCoy Tyner on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Billy Higginson on drums. This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition, produced by Joe Harley and mastered by Kevin Gray from original analog master tapes, is pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI and comes in a deluxe gatefold tip - on jacket. Tracklist includes 'Hank's Other Bag', 'There's A Lull In My Life', 'Cute 'N Pretty', 'A Touch Of Blue', and 'A Slice Of The Top'.
To use this vinyl album, first make sure your record player is clean and in good working condition. Place the album gently on the turntable and lower the tonearm carefully onto the starting groove. Enjoy the rich jazz music. When not in use, keep the album in its deluxe gatefold tip - on jacket to protect it from dust and scratches. Avoid touching the vinyl surface with dirty hands to prevent damage. Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its quality over time.
