Henry Franklin’s The Skipper, is a highlight in the Black Jazz catalog, and his 1974 follow up, The Skipper at Home lives up to its predecessor’s high standard and might even surpass it. Rooted in bop but a little freer and more electric, the ensemble work is intuitive and swinging, driven by Franklin’s melodic, inventive bass playing. Never reissued on vinyl outside of Japan, it's never sounded better thanks to expert remastering. Pat Thomas’ liner notes complete the package. A beautiful record.