Comments on: The Best Albums Of Hank Mobley | Tenor Saxophone Hard Bop

By: Steph

Steph — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:58:59 +0000

In reply to Matthew Frank. No, you are not! A crime of omission...

By: Matthew Frank

Matthew Frank — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 02:08:13 +0000

Am I the only person wondering where No Room For Squares is? What a great lp,great players and title track. Let’s also mention ow great the album cover is!

By: Ed Myskowski

Ed Myskowski — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:38:02 +0000

The early (1955) Jazz Messengers for a time consisted of Hank, along with Kenny Dorham (trumpet), also deserving of more recognition, two renowned leaders-to-be — Horace Silver (piano) and Art Blakey (drums), rounded out by Doug Watkins (bass). This all-star line-up was recorded at the Cafe Bohemia by Rudy Van Gelder in one of his pioneering live recordings, over two evenings in Nov. 1955. Originally released as three LPs, and reissued as two CDs, it is worth seeking out for its musical value alone, as well as historical documentation of the early evolution of post-bop performance live recording.

By: Andrew Pengelly

Andrew Pengelly — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:28:01 +0000

In reply to Tw. I totally agree, Hank Mobley was hard bop royalty, but A Slice at the top showed him in a more progressive vein. 4 piece horn section, focus on modal, more melodic tunes some at waltz tempo, accompanied by other hard bop icons Morgan, Tyner and Higgins. Thanks for the music.

By: Tw

Tw — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:26:44 +0000

Thank you for this. It’s a real crime how overlooked Hank Mobley was in his lifetime. This list is a solid start. Next on the list should be Slice of the Top, a smokin’ record with a 7 pc band that includes Billy Higgins pushing it hard non stop.