Hank Mobley - The Best Of Hank Mobley: The Blue Note Years (1996)

Hank Mobley - The Best Of Hank Mobley: The Blue Note Years (1996)
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Piano Jazz | Label ~ Blue Note Records

Part of Blue Note's quality series of artist samplers, The Best of Hank Mobley surveys the great tenor saxophonist's prime stretch from 1955-1965. Originally overshadowed by the likes of Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, and, of course, Coltrane, Mobley nevertheless gained the respect of his peers, thanks to his richly fluid phrasing and smooth, caramel tone -- in lieu of trying to impress you, he seduced you slowly from afar. And while one is advised to dive in directly with any one of his Blue Note discs -- especially Soul Station, No Room for Squares, and A Slice of the Top -- this ten-track overview still works well as a launching pad. Backed by a stellar array of "Blue Note" regulars like Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Billy Higgins, Freddie Hubbard, and Horace Silver, Mobley ranges effortlessly from early hard bop favorites ("Funk in a Deep Freeze") to mature, solo-rich material from the mid-'60s ("The Turnaround"). In between, there are two stunning originals from his banner year of 1960 ("This I Dig of You," "Take Your Pick") and one of the best of his several bossa nova numbers ("Recado Bossa Nova"). For listeners who just want a taste, this best-of collection will do the trick just fine. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01. Avila And Tequila (4:31)
02. Funk In Deep Freeze (6:48)
03. Fin De L'Affaire (6:39)
04. Take Your Pick (5:28)
05. This I Dig Of You (6:26)
06. Smokin' (7:32)
07. Recado Bossa Nova (8:13)
08. No Room For Squares (6:59)
09. The Turnaround (8:17)
10. 3rd Time Around (6:14)

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Hank Mobley - A Slice Of The Top (1966) [Remastered 1995]

Hank Mobley - A Slice Of The Top (1966) [Remastered 1995]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Capitol Records

This is one of tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley's more intriguing sessions, for the talented composer had an opportunity to have four of his originals, plus the standard "There's a Lull in My Life," performed by an octet in the cool-toned style of Miles Davis's "Birth of the Cool" nonet, arranged by Duke Pearson. Although recorded in 1966, this date was not released until 1979 (and reissued on CD in 1995). Mobley, who continued to evolve into a more advanced player throughout the 1960s, fits right in with such adventurous players as altoist James Spaulding, trumpeter Lee Morgan (with whom Mobley recorded frequently), pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Billy Higgins. The inclusion of Kiane Zawadi on euphonium and Howard Johnson on tuba adds a lot of color to this memorable outing. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1 Hank's Other Bag
2 There's a Lull in My Life
3 Cute 'N Pretty
4 Touch of Blue
5 Slice of the Top

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Hank Mobley - Hank Mobley and His All Stars (1957) [Remastered 1996]

Hank Mobley - Hank Mobley and His All Stars (1957) [Remastered 1996]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Capitol Records

This CD is a straight reissue of a Hank Mobley LP that features the "Who's Who" of late-'50s hard bop: the tenor-leader, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist Horace Silver, bassist Doug Watkins and drummer Art Blakey. The quintet performs five Mobley compositions (best is the lyrical "Mobley's Musings"), songs that are generally more interesting for their chord changes than for their melodies, which is probably why none of them became standards. One's attention is constantly drawn to the inventive solos and Art Blakey's roaring "accompaniment." An above-average effort from some of the best. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01. Reunion [06:56]
02. Ultra Marine [10:38]
03. Don't Walk [07:51]
04. Lower Stratosphere [06:39]
05. Mobley's Musings [06:04]

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Hank Mobley - Straight No Filter (1966) [Remastered 2001]

Hank Mobley - Straight No Filter (1966) [Remastered 2001]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Capitol Records

Straight No Filter finds tenor Hank Mobley in several settings from the mid-'60s, each of them excellent. The overall roster is quite impressive, starting with the first set which features trumpeter Lee Morgan, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Billy Higgins. The upbeat title cut is given a loose, post-bop feel by Tyner's comping, but things are brought back to earth by Mobley's emotional playing. A number of exchanges between Morgan and Mobley's horns give the piece an effective ending. "Chain Reaction" gives this group nearly 11 minutes to stretch things out, while "Soft Impressions" features a heavy blues groove. A couple of other standouts on this album -- "This Feelin's Good" and "Yes Indeed" -- feature trumpeter Donald Byrd, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Butch Warren, and drummer Philly Joe Jones. Hancock provides a distinctive backdrop for Mobley and Morgan's solos while turning in some fine work himself. Mobley shines on Sy Oliver's "Yes Indeed," delivering a soulful solo, shot through with the blues. His playing throughout Straight No Filter is warm, accessible, and inventive, and it is instructive to have these sessions side by side, giving the listener a chance to compare Mobley's work in different settings. It should be mentioned that he penned eight out of the nine of these fine compositions. Bob Blumenthal's liner notes are helpful, breaking down the individual sessions and providing a good overview of Mobley's career. Straight No Filter will be welcomed by Mobley's fans and lovers of hard bop. It shouldn't be missed. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1. Straight No Filter
2. Chain Reaction
3. Soft Impressions
4. Third Time Around*
5. Hank's Waltz*
6. Syrup And Biscuits**
7. Comin' Back**
8. The Feelin's Good***
9. Yes Indeed!***

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio,Englewood Cliffs,New Jersey on Jule 17,1966(#1-3),February 4,1965(#4-5),October 2,1963(#6-7) and March 7,1963(#8-9)


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Hank Mobley - Far Away Lands (1988)

Hank Mobley - Far Away Lands (1988)
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Genre ~ Hard Bop | Label ~ Blue Note

Of all the Blue Note artists of the 1960s, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley may very well be the most underrated. A consistent player whose style evolved throughout the decade, Mobley wrote a series of inventive and challenging compositions that inspired the all-stars he used on his recordings while remaining in the genre of hard bop. For this lesser-known outing, Mobley teams up with trumpeter Donald Byrd, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Billy Higgins for four of his songs (given such colorful titles as "A Dab of This and That," "No Argument," "The Hippity Hop," and "Bossa for Baby"), along with a song apiece from Byrd and Jimmy Heath. An excellent outing, fairly late in the productive career of Hank Mobley. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. A Dab of This and That (5:14)
02. Far Away Lands (5:34)
03. No Argument (6:33)
04. The Hippity Hop (5:42)
05. Bossa For Baby (6:08)
06. Soul Time (6:47)

Personnel:
Hank Mobley - tenor saxophone
Donald Byrd - trumpet
Cedar Walton - piano
Ron Carter - bass
Billy Higgins - drums

Original sessions produced by Alfred Lion
Produced for release by Michael Cuscuna
Recording by Rudy Van Gelder
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Recorded on May 26, 1967
Digital Transfers: Ron McMaster
Design: Richard Mantel
Liner notes by Michael Cuscuna

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