The Turnaround (album)

The Turnaround! is an album by jazz tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley recorded on March 7, 1963 and on February 5, 1965, and released on the Blue Note label. It features performances by Mobley with Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren and Philly Joe Jones from the earlier session and Freddie Hubbard, Barry Harris, Paul Chambers and Billy Higgins from the latter.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars stating "In all this is a solid date, despite its time lapse, and one that gives us a solid picture of the two Mobleys.".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Hank Mobley except as indicated.


 * 1) "The Turnaround" - 8:15
 * 2) "East of the Village" - 6:44
 * 3) "The Good Life" (Distel, Reardon) - 5:09
 * 4) "Straight Ahead" - 7:02
 * 5) "My Sin" - 6:53
 * 6) "Pat 'n' Chat" - 6:27

Personnel
Tracks 2-3
 * Hank Mobley &mdash; tenor saxophone
 * Donald Byrd &mdash; trumpet
 * Herbie Hancock &mdash; piano
 * Butch Warren &mdash; bass
 * Philly Joe Jones &mdash; drums

Tracks 1, 4-6
 * Hank Mobley &mdash; tenor saxophone
 * Freddie Hubbard &mdash; trumpet
 * Barry Harris &mdash; piano
 * Paul Chambers &mdash; bass
 * Billy Higgins &mdash; drums