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Mobley's Message

Hank Mobley · 1957

41 min · 6 tracks · soul · hard bop

A vibrant hard bop journey filled with intricate melodies and a soulful rhythmic pulse.

Mobley's Message is an album by Hank Mobley, released in 1957. A vibrant hard bop journey filled with intricate melodies and a soulful rhythmic pulse. This album is significant for its embodiment of the hard bop style that dominated the late 1950s jazz scene. It received positive critical reception and contributed to Mobley’s recognition as one of the leading tenor saxophonists, influencing future generations of jazz musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mobley's Message sound like?

A vibrant hard bop journey filled with intricate melodies and a soulful rhythmic pulse. Rooted in soul and hard bop.

What makes Mobley's Message by Hank Mobley notable?

This album is significant for its embodiment of the hard bop style that dominated the late 1950s jazz scene. It received positive critical reception and contributed to Mobley’s recognition as one of the leading tenor saxophonists, influencing future generations of jazz musicians. Released in 1957, 'Mobley's Message' was Hank Mobley's fifth album as a leader, showcasing his distinct voice in the hard bop movement. At this point in his career, Mobley was solidifying his reputation alongside contemporaries like Art Blakey and Miles Davis, contributing significantly to the jazz landscape of the era.

How many songs are on Mobley's Message?

Mobley's Message has 6 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·41:35

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

  • 1 Bouncin' With Bud Standout 6:57
  • 2 52nd Street Theme 5:41
  • 3 Minor Disturbance 6:15
  • 4 Au Privave Standout 7:31
  • 5 Little Girl Blue Standout 8:41
  • 6 Alternating Current 6:30

Release Date

January 1, 1957

Genre

hard bop, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

41 min 35 sec