Hank Mobley Mobley's Message (1956) Flac

Avid Jazz continues with its Four Classic album series with a re-mastered 2CD Second Set release from Hank Mobley, complete with original artwork and liner notes. “Peckin’ Time”; “Soul Station”; “Roll Call!” and “Workout”.
For our Second Set from Hank Mobley we have chosen four albums from the heart of his classic Blue Note period from the late 1950’s to the early 1960’s. On these fine albums, which include what many consider to be his best albums “Roll Call” and “Workout” you will hear Mobley alongside some of the greatest jazz musicians of the era, many of whom have their own classic Blue Note catalogue’s to enjoy. Step forward Lee Morgan, Paul Chambers, Art Blakey, Wynton Kelly, Freddie Hubbard, Grant Green and “Philly” Joe Jones…

Count yourself fortunate to get your hands on this session, originally released on Blue Note, and not simply for the incredibly hip photo of Mobley on the cover. On this Toshiba-EMI International reissue, the liner notes are in Japanese, the audio is merely ”good” (undoubtedly a Van Gelder remastering would provide more presence to both piano and drums), and the front line is probably unknown to many listeners. But in terms of the program, and the execution by the ensemble, as well as the performances of individual soloists, this eponymously titled album belongs with some of Mobley's best sessions.