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Saxophonists · 1930–1986

Hank Mobley

American saxophonist (1930-1986)

Born
7 July 1930
Eastman
Died
30 May 1986
Philadelphia
Country
United States
Active
1949–1986
Record labels
Blue Note, Prestige
Discography
38 albums

Biography

Hank Mobley was a jazz musician who played saxophone and tenor saxophone. Hank Mobley was born on 7 July 1930 in Eastman and died on 30 May 1986 in Philadelphia. The music is usually filed under jazz, soul and hard bop. Record labels: Blue Note and Prestige. The discography here lists 38 albums, from “Hank Mobley Quartet” (1955) to “Les Géants Du Jazz: Echoes Of The Dream” (2024).

Henry Mobley (July 7, 1930 – May 30, 1986) was an American jazz 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".

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Hank Mobley Quartet 1955
The Max Roach Quartet featuring Hank Mobley 1955
Mobley's Message 1956
The Jazz Message of Hank Mobley 1956
With Donald Byrd and Lee Morgan 1956
Hank Mobley 1957
Hank Mobley Quintet 1957
Hank Mobley and His All Stars 1957
Jazz Message #2 1957
Tenor Conclave 1957
Monday Night at Birdland 1958 · Live
Peckin’ Time 1958
Roll Call 1960
Soul Station 1960
Workout 1961
No Room for Squares 1963
Dippin’ 1965
The Turnaround! 1965
A Caddy for Daddy 1966
Hi Voltage 1967
Reach Out! 1968
The Flip 1969
A Slice of the Top 1979
Poppin' 1980
Thinking of Home 1980
Third Season 1980
Far Away Lands 1985
Another Workout 1986
Straight No Filter 1986
Another Monday Night at Birdland 1988 · Live
Curtain Call 1996
Live at the Left Bank Jazz Society Baltimore, 1967 2000 · Live
Complete The Jazz Message Sessions with Kenny Clarke 2003
Monday Nights At Birdland: Complete Recordings 2009
Newark 1953 2012 · Live
Poppin' 2017
To One So Sweet - Hank Mobley in Holland 2017
Les Géants Du Jazz: Echoes Of The Dream 2024

Also plays on

Albums where Hank Mobley is credited as a sideman

1955 Diz and Getz — Diz and Getz tenor saxophone
1963 My Point of View — Herbie Hancock tenor saxophone

Standards written by Hank Mobley

TitleKeyFormGroove
Funk In Deep Freeze A♭ major AABA · 32 Medium swing
Home At Last B♭ major AAB · 38 Bossa nova
This I Dig Of You B♭ major ABAC · 32 Medium-up swing

Analysed solos by Hank Mobley

  • Doodlin'tenor saxophone · 121 BPM · Db-maj · 1954-11-13
  • Lady Birdtenor saxophone · 221 BPM · C-maj · 1955-11-11
  • Remembertenor saxophone · 166 BPM · Ab-maj · 1960-02-07
  • Soul Stationtenor saxophone · 102 BPM · Eb-maj · 1960-02-07

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Hank Mobley play?

Hank Mobley is known for playing saxophone and tenor saxophone.

When and where was Hank Mobley born?

Hank Mobley was born 7 July 1930 in Eastman.

What are Hank Mobley's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Hank Mobley Quartet (1955), The Max Roach Quartet featuring Hank Mobley (1955), Mobley's Message (1956), The Jazz Message of Hank Mobley (1956) and With Donald Byrd and Lee Morgan (1956).

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