1983 Japanese re-issue on Blue Note's "BLP 1500 Series" of the 1955 album featuring Charlie Mingus, Clifford Brown , John Lewis and Kenny Clarke. With original sticker.
On The Skipper, Henry Franklin steps out from the sideman shadows to helm one of Black Jazz Records’ most beloved releases, a deep, earthy fusion of spiritual jazz and funk‑tipped groove. His bass becomes both rudder and engine, steering long, flowing tunes that move with unhurried authority and luminous ensemble interplay.
1983 Japanese re-issue on Blue Note's "BLP 1500 Series" of the 1955 album featuring Charlie Mingus, Clifford Brown , John Lewis and Kenny Clarke. With original sticker.