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Released 68 years ago this June

Hank Mobley

Hank Mobley · 1958

34 min · 5 tracks · soul · hard bop

A rich tapestry of hard bop, combining soulful melodies with intricate improvisations and vibrant rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic progression
  • rich emotional landscapes
  • immersive listening experience
  • thoughtful improvisational moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1958, 'Hank Mobley' was Mobley's sixth album as a bandleader and marked his continued growth in the hard bop genre. Following his earlier success with albums like 'Soul Station', this record further established his reputation as a key figure in jazz during the late 1950s.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Miles Davis· Charles Mingus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mighty Moe and Joe 6:56
  • 2 Falling In Love With Love 5:30
  • 3 Bag's Groove 5:57
  • 4 Double Exposure 8:07
  • 5 News 8:11

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