Jim Mullen - For Heaven's Sake (2025) [Official Digital Download]

Jim Mullen had his first big breakthrough with Pete Brown & Piblokto – and later as a member of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express and The Average White Band.

In the mid-70s he met the tenor saxophonist Dick Morrissey and together they received a lot of acclaim for the jazz-funk band Morrissey-Mullen. Over the course of his long and impressive career, Mullen has also played and recorded with artists such as Mose Allison, Tam White, Mike Carr, Jimmy Witherspoon, Claire Martin, Georgie Fame and many others. Fortunately, Jim has been recording regularly for 25 years and still radiates a wonderful creative energy.

Danish drummer Kristian Leth, known for his uncomplicated swing playing, put together a quartet, which also included Danish tenor saxophonist Jan Harbeck and Chicago organist (and pianist) Ben Paterson, and organized a tour and recording session. Jan Harbeck is one of the most sought-after saxophonists in Denmark and is strongly inspired by Duke Ellington's legendary tenor player Paul Gonsalves. Ben Paterson is a musician who combines impressively effortless technique, heartfelt soulfulness and an infectious sense of swing. Whether he plays gentle ballads or hard-hitting, blues-inspired organ jazz, his sensitive approach distinguishes him from the cumbersome organists of the 50s and 60s. Jim and Ben had never met before, but Kristian felt that they would be a good match – and he couldn't have been more right.

All musicians fit together perfectly and are familiar with blues, ballads and bebop. Jim has put together a perfect program for this album, where working with first-class musicians clearly shows why Mullen continues to be in great demand after a rich and historical career. If For Heavan's Sake is your introduction to the music of Jim Mullen, get ready for a generous reward!

TRACKLIST

1. Jim Mullen - For Heaven's Sake
2. Jim Mullen - Kiko
3. Jim Mullen - I’ll Close My Eyes
4. Jim Mullen - Angel Eyes
5. Jim Mullen - Medication
6. Jim Mullen - This Here
7. Jim Mullen - The Touch Of Your Lips
8. Jim Mullen - Stairway To The Stars
9. Jim Mullen - When In Rome
10. Jim Mullen - Caravan



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