Hank Mobley – Soul Station (1960/2013)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 37:19 minutes | 1,53 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Blue Note Records

The album is accompanied by its original sleeve notes plus additional photos and newly-written package essays.
“In preparing these hi def remasters, we were very conscientious about maintaining the feel of the original releases while adding a previously unattainable transparency and depth. It now sounds like you’ve set up your chaise lounge right in the middle of Rudy Van Gelder’s studio!” –Blue Note President, Don Was.

Soul Station is Hank Mobley’s timeless masterpiece. Mobley was one of Blue Note’s definitive hard-bop artists and one of music’s leading tenor saxophonists. This 1960 set features the stellar quartet comprised of Mobley, Art Blakey, Wynton Kelly and Paul Chambers. The musicians are at the height of their powers, delivering sheer perfection. This flawless outing features the classic tunes: “This I Dig of You,” “Split Feelin’s,” “Remember” and “If I Should Lose You.” This is an absolutely essential album for any music lover’s collection.

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4 stars – “…a real cooking session…moving, impassioned, and lyrical.” – Down Beat

Tracklist:

01. Hank Mobley – Remember (05:39)
02. Hank Mobley – This I Dig of You (06:24)
03. Hank Mobley – Dig Dis (06:07)
04. Hank Mobley – Split Feelin’s (04:53)
05. Hank Mobley – Soul Station (09:05)
06. Hank Mobley – If I Should Lose You (05:08)

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Hank Mobley – The Jazz Heritage (2025)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 43:03 minutes | 497 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © ZOROTY

Henry Mobley (July 7, 1930 – May 30, 1986) was an American tenor saxophonist and composer. Mobley was described by Leonard Feather as the “middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone”, a metaphor used to describe his tone, that was neither as aggressive as John Coltrane nor as mellow as Lester Young, and his style that was laid-back, subtle and melodic, especially in contrast with players such as Coltrane and Sonny Rollins. The critic Stacia Proefrock claimed him “one of the most underrated musicians of the bop era.” Mobley’s compositions include “Double Exposure”, “Soul Station”, and “Dig Dis”.

Tracklist:

1-1. Hank Mobley – Roll Call (Remastered) (10:37)
1-2. Hank Mobley – My Groove Your Move (Remastered) (06:10)
1-3. Hank Mobley – Take Your Pick (Remastered) (05:30)
1-4. Hank Mobley – A Baptist Beat (Remastered) (08:58)
1-5. Hank Mobley – The More I See You (Remastered) (06:50)
1-6. Hank Mobley – The Breakdown (Remastered) (04:56)

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Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims – Tenor Conclave (1956/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 43:51 minutes | 1,02 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Prestige

Recorded in 1956, “Tenor Conclave” lives up to its name, bringing together the mighty tenor saxes of John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Al Cohn and Zoot Sims. All four play on all four tunes, backed by an equally impressive rhythm section of pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor. This album would be re-released under Coltrane’s name in 1962.These four sides should not be hard to locate, as the primary participants in this November 30, 1956, session have all issued them within their individual catalogs. However Tenor Conclave was first released as credited to the “leaderless” Prestige All-Stars – consisting of tenor saxophonists John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, and Zoot Sims. Providing support are pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Art Taylor. The Mobley-penned title track commences the effort with the quartet of tenors showing off their stuff in high-flying style. It takes a couple of passes and somewhat of a trained ear to be able to link the players with their contributions, but as is often the case, the whole tends to be greater than the sum of the parts. After a brief introduction with all four rapidly reeling off short riffs, Mobley charges ahead into truly inspired territory. The midtempo take of “Just You, Just Me” keeps things lively with a light swinging pace that is custom-made for bringing the combo’s jocular side to the surface, particularly toward the end as they “trade fours,” with each tenor blowing four bars before passing the melody on. The other Mobley composition is “Bob’s Boys,” and by all accounts it is the most compelling piece on the outing. The blues-based tune rollicks as Coltrane, Mobley, Cohn, and Sims find themselves configured in a seeming myriad of sonic face-offs. Wrapping up Tenor Conclave is an ultra-cool and sophisticated “How Deep Is the Ocean?” Cohn commences the long and luscious reading with a subtle strength, suggesting the powerful undercurrent flowing throughout the number. Also, listeners are treated to what is possibly Garland’s finest interaction, leading right into Sims, Chambers, and finally a sublime Coltrane caboose.

Tracklist:

01. Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims – Tenor Conclave (11:05)
02. Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims – Just You, Just Me (09:19)
03. Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims – Bob’s Boys (08:21)
04. Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims – How Deep Is The Ocean (15:04)

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