Sunday, 20 September 2026

Kitty Beedla’s Sunday programme blended theatre recommendations with deep dives into classic Blue Note recordings by Hank Mobley and Jimmy Smith.

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Imagine African Stories runs at the People’s Theatre at Joburg Theatre from 15 September to 4 October, bringing Dr Gcina Mhlophe’s tales to life interactively for families.
23:13
Hank Mobley’s “A Baptist Beat” was recorded for Roll Call with Freddie Hubbard, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Art Blakey, combining hard bop with church-inflected rhythms.
23:03
Mobley’s “Ricardo Bossa Nova” placed a Brazilian-flavoured composition inside mid-1960s hard bop, featuring Lee Morgan, Harold Mabern Jr, Larry Ridley and Billy Higgins.
23:27
Jimmy Smith’s “Messin’ Around” came from Come Cooking, a Blue Note release assembled from three sessions; the track was recorded on 16 June 1959.
23:37
“Minor Chant”, written by Stanley Turrentine and recorded for Back at the Chicken Shack, showcased the saxophonist alongside Smith, Kenny Burrell and Donald Bailey.