Hank Mobley Mobley's Message (1956) Flac

Hank Mobley - Mobley's Message (1956) {2012 Analogue Productions Mono Remaster}
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Jazz / Hard Bop / Saxophone

Saxophonist Hank Mobley's 1956 date for Prestige, Mobley's Message, is an often overlooked gem of the era. Joining Mobley here is an all-star cast of musicians including trumpeter Donald Byrd, alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, pianist Barry Harris, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Art Taylor. Essentially a high-energy blowing session, the album features some stellar bop-oriented improvisation and is well worth seeking out.

Lee Morgan - Introducing Lee Morgan with Hank Mobley's Quintet (1956) {Savoy}
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© 1991 Nippon Japan / Savoy | SV-0116
Jazz / Hard Bop / Post Bop / Trumpet

Young upstart Lee Morgan was earning his chops in Dizzy Gillespie's big band (the cover shows Morgan playing the famous "tilted trumpet") at the time of this recording. While his style was not yet fully formed here, Morgan dazzles with his stream of inventive ideas. On uptempo numbers, such as the opener "Hank's Shout," he alternates staccato bursts with eighth-note runs, and punctuates with subtle swing figures and mild shifts in dynamics. On slower numbers, like "P.S. , I Love You," "That's All" and "Easy Living," he displays a rich, open tone and a gentle handling of melody.

Jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley’s 1957 album Jazz Message #2 was originally released on Savoy in 1957. Featuring five cuts, including three Mobley compositions, the album features an ensemble of players, including Lee Morgan (trumpet), Hank Jones (piano), and Doug Watkins (bass).