The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions
Hank Mobley · 1998
401 min · 56 tracks · soul · hard bop
A vibrant collection of hard bop that showcases Mobley's smooth saxophone and intricate arrangements.
The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions is an album by Hank Mobley, released in 1998. A vibrant collection of hard bop that showcases Mobley's smooth saxophone and intricate arrangements. The album is significant for its comprehensive exploration of Mobley's work, highlighting tracks that have influenced countless jazz musicians. It has received critical acclaim for its curation and authenticity, often being referenced in discussions about essential jazz recordings from the Blue Note label, which has been crucial in shaping modern jazz. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions sound like?
A vibrant collection of hard bop that showcases Mobley's smooth saxophone and intricate arrangements. Rooted in soul and hard bop.
What makes The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions by Hank Mobley notable?
The album is significant for its comprehensive exploration of Mobley's work, highlighting tracks that have influenced countless jazz musicians. It has received critical acclaim for its curation and authenticity, often being referenced in discussions about essential jazz recordings from the Blue Note label, which has been crucial in shaping modern jazz. Released in 1998, this compilation brings together Hank Mobley’s pivotal recordings from the 1950s, a period marking his rise as a prominent figure in jazz. At this time, Mobley was celebrated for his contributions to the hard bop genre, following experiments with different ensembles and styles throughout his career. This album serves as a testament to his lasting influence during one of jazz's most innovative decades.
How many songs are on The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions?
The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions has 56 tracks, running approximately 401 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Hank's Prank 4:31
- 2 My Sin Standout 3:50
- 3 Avila and Tequila 4:31
- 4 Walkin' the Fence 3:40
- 5 Love for Sale 4:32
- 6 Just Coolin' 4:10
- 7 Hank's Prank (alternate take) 4:17
- 8 Walkin' the Fence (alternate take) 4:28
- 9 Touch and Go 9:16
- 10 Double Whammy 8:12
- 11 Barrel of Funk Standout 11:21
- 12 Mobleymania 8:27
Disc 2
- 1 Barrel of Funk (alternate take) 11:16
- 2 Reunion 6:58
- 3 Ultramarine 10:40
- 4 Don't Walk 7:51
- 5 Lower Stratosphere 6:40
- 6 Mobley's Musings 6:06
Disc 3
- 1 Funk in Deep Freeze Standout 6:49
- 2 Wham and They're Off 7:42
- 3 Fin de l'affaire 6:39
- 4 Startin' From Scratch 6:41
- 5 Stella-Wise 7:18
- 6 Base on Balls 7:31
- 7 Funk in Deep Freeze (alternate take) 6:57
- 8 Wham and They're Off (alternate take) 7:37
- 9 Fit for a Hanker 7:21
Disc 4
- 1 Hi Groove, Low Feedback 9:55
- 2 Easy to Love 5:40
- 3 Time After Time 6:48
- 4 Dance of the Infidels 7:54
- 5 Mighty Moe and Joe 6:57
- 6 Falling in Love With Love 5:30
- 7 Bags' Groove 5:59
- 8 Double Exposure 8:08
- 9 News 8:13
- 10 Mighty Moe and Joe (alternate take) 6:48
Disc 5
- 1 Don't Get Too Hip 10:58
- 2 Curtain Call 5:26
- 3 Deep in a Dream 6:00
- 4 The Mobe 6:21
- 5 My Reverie 5:33
- 6 On the Bright Side 7:15
- 7 Poppin' 6:32
- 8 Darn That Dream 6:11
- 9 Gettin' Into Something 6:32
- 10 Tune Up 10:55
Disc 6
- 1 East of Brooklyn 10:11
- 2 High and Flighty 6:07
- 3 Speak Low 7:12
- 4 Peckin' Time 6:52
- 5 Stretchin' Out 9:03
- 6 Git-Go Blues 12:27
- 7 High and Flighty (alternate take) 6:30
- 8 Speak Low (alternate take) 7:12
- 9 Stretchin' Out (alternate take) 6:48
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