What makes Hank Mobley Sextet by Hank Mobley notable?

This album is significant as it captures Mobley's signature sound during a peak time for hard bop, showcasing complex arrangements and improvisational prowess. Critics have noted its influence on subsequent jazz recordings, highlighting the ensemble's tight cohesion and the innovative spirit of the genre in the late 1950s. In 1957, Hank Mobley was solidifying his position within the hard bop movement, following his previous albums that showcased his distinctive tenor saxophone style. The release of Hank Mobley Sextet came shortly after his notable album 'No Room for Squares', marking a period of increased recognition and collaboration with prominent jazz musicians.

How many songs are on Hank Mobley Sextet?

Hank Mobley Sextet has 4 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Hank Mobley Sextet

Hank Mobley · 1957

37 min · 4 tracks · jazz

A vibrant collection of hard bop tracks infused with a soulful energy and dynamic improvisation.

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Touch and Go — This track features intricate melodies layered over a bouncing rhythm, exemplifying Mobley's ability to blend lyricism with rhythmic complexity.
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Double Whammy — The call-and-response interplay between the horns here displays exceptional group dynamics that define the essence of hard bop.
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Barrel of Funk — With its upbeat tempo and engaging solos, this track fully embodies the energetic spirit of the album while allowing each musician to shine.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and vibrant improvisation typical of hard bop, with effective arrangements that highlight the ensemble's dynamics.

What we noticed

Each track features extended solos, allowing individual musicians to showcase their improvisational skills over complex chord changes.
The arrangements include call-and-response sections between instruments, highlighting the interplay among the sextet members.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Touch and Go 9:15
2 Double Whammy 8:10
3 Barrel of Funk 11:19
4 Mobleymania 8:26

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