Tenor saxophonistHank Mobleywas at the peak of his powers throughout the early 1960s as he produced a staggering run of hard bop classics includingSoul Station,Roll Call,Workout,No Room For Squares, andThe Turnaround.Recorded in 1961,Workoutwas an energetic quintet outing featuring Mobley with guitaristGrant Green, pianistWynton Kelly, bassistPaul Chambers, and drummerPhilly Joe Jones. The spirited five-song set consisted of four dynamic Mobley originalsWorkout, Uh Huh, Smokin, and Greasin Easythat proved to be ideal vehicles inspiring vigorous improvisations from each of the soloists. The lone standard The Best Things In Life Are Freetaken from the musical Good Newswas a showcase for Mobleys more lyrical side.

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Tracklist:
1. Workout
2. Uh Huh
3. Smokin’
4. The Best Things In Life Are Free
5. Greasin’ Easy