One of the most classic Blue Note sessions ever – and for good reason too! From the cover, to the title, to the hardbopping grooves of the set, this
Sonny Clark late 50s smoker is one of the label's best – as pianist
Clark is working here at the height of his powers – leading an all-star group that includes Art Farmer on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Hank Mobley on tenor, Wilbur Ware on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums – all coming together magically on open-ended tunes that tighten up from the blowing session format, and really send the groove home! Plus,
Sonny's writing is also great – as the set's got a number of great originals by
Clark – and titles include "Bootin' It", "
Sonny's Mood", "Shoutin On A Riff", and "Dial S For
Sonny" – plus a bonus alternate take of the cut "Bootin' It"!
(Out of print, Sealed 2005 RVG pressing with a cutout through the spine.)