![]() ![]() Roll Call (1961)Īfter the acclaimed ‘ Soul Station‘, Mobley (likely spurred on by the label) released two albums in quick succession. Whilst the opening track “ Remember” gets the lions share of the attention, check out the uptempo Mobley original “ This I Dig Of You” which has since become a mainstay of the jazz standards repertoire.Īs a side note, the album cover artwork is another classic from that era in the collaboration between Francis Wolff (photo) and Reid Miles (design). ![]() The release of ‘ Peckin’ Time‘ (alongside Blue Note favourite Lee Morgan) showcases an artist really hitting his stride and is instantly noticeable as Hank Mobley beautiful melodies and gently insistent swing, albeit slightly more bebop-influenced than his later outings. Whilst he got his break signing to Blue Note Records aged 25, it wasn’t until 3 years later, in 1958, that he began to receive widespread attention. He was inspired by the early R’n’B musicians in the area (even joining some bands in this style) which is evident in his jazz playing throughout his career. So, for this article, we set out to highlight some of the best Hank Mobley records around! Peckin’ Time (1958)īorn in Eastman, GA, in 1930 and growing up in Elizabeth, NJ, Mobley was exposed from a young age, but didn’t switch from piano to saxophone until the age of 16. ![]() With a more laid-back tone and melodic leaning, he was arguably the definitive sound of the Blue Note label, for whom he recorded. Rising to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s golden age of jazz, he was up against slightly elder and more established musicians like Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis and John Coltrane who were at the height of their careers.īut whilst the careers of fellow sax players like Coltrane and Sonny Rollins are noted for their constant searching and transformational qualities, Mobley established himself firmly in the hard bop and soul jazz styles where he excelled. As many fans of Hank Mobley would agree, the hard bop tenor saxophone player may well be one of the most underrated musicians in jazz. ![]()
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