Hank Mobley -Soul Station - LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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A1: Remember (5:42)
A2: This I Dig For You (6:26)
A3: Dig This (6:10)
B1: Split Feelin's (4:55)
B2: Soul Station (9:07)
B3: If I Should Lose You (5:11)

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Besides being one of the best tenor saxophonists of his time, Henry (Hank) Mobley (1930-1986) is widely recognized as one of the great composers of the hard-bop era, with interesting chord changes and room for soloists to stretch out (this LP includes four of his compositions). Soul Station, which features him as the only horn in a quartet format with an all-star rhythm section consisting of Wynton Kelly at the piano, Paul Chambers at the bass, and Art Blakey at the drums, is generally considered to be his finest recording. HANK MOBLEY, tenor sax WYNTON KELLY, piano PAUL CHAMBERS, bass ART BLAKEY, drums Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, February 7, 1960. Original recordings taped by Rudy Van Gelder & produced by Alfred Lion. BONUS TRACK: Same personnel but PHILLY JOE JONES (drums) replaces Blakey. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, March 26, 1961. [This is the only quartet selection from Mobleyâ??s LP Workout (Blue Note BST-84080)]. - YELLOW

Soul Station is a masterpiece of melodic improvisation, rhythmic interplay, and emotional depth and showcases Hank Mobley's ability to create music that swings hard but remains accessible and lyrical. The album remains a classic in the jazz canon, essential not only for understanding Mobley's contribution to jazz but also for appreciating the broader hard bop movement of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Released in 1960 it is widely regarded as one of his finest works and a classic in the hard bop genre: Hank Mobley was part of the first wave of musicians who helped shape the hard bop sound, a style that blends bebop with blues, gospel, and R&B influences. Mobley was known for his smooth, melodic playing, and while he didn't receive the same level of fame as contemporaries like John Coltrane or Sonny Rollins, he was respected for his consistency and lyrical improvisation. The album features an exceptional quartet of jazz legends: Hank Mobley, Art Blakey, Wynton Kelly and Paul Chambers: this quartet is especially notable because Mobley recorded with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and the rhythm section (Kelly and Chambers) was a part of the classic Miles Davis quintet at the time. Their tight interplay and experience shine throughout the record. "Soul Station" stands out because it encapsulates Mobley's mature, melodic sound and his ability to craft memorable, emotionally resonant music without relying on flash or pyrotechnics. It's a must-listen for any jazz enthusiast, and it's often recommended as a starting point for those exploring Mobley's extensive discography.

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VNL22710

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