Hank Mobley - Soul Station [1-Step 2xLPs]

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Soul Station is an album by American jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley recorded on February 7, 1960, and released on Blue Note later that year. Mobley's quartet features rhythm section Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Art Blakey.

Tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley had already led nine dates for Blue Note Records by the time he arrived at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio on February 7, 1960 with pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Art Blakey, but on that day the quartet laid down what would become his masterpiece: Soul Station. The crystalline six-song set was a showcase for Mobley’s lyrical flow from the breezy opening take on Irving Berlin’s “Remember” through bluesy originals like “Dig Dis” and the title track, and the swinging up-tempo numbers “This I Dig of You” and “Split Feelin’s.” Soul Station endures as a jazz classic for the ages.

Soul Station is a masterpiece of melodic improvisation, rhythmic interplay, and emotional depth and showcases Hank Mobley's ability to create music that swings hard but remains accessible and lyrical. The album remains a classic in the jazz canon, essential not only for understanding Mobley's contribution to jazz but also for appreciating the broader hard bop movement of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Released in 1960 it is widely regarded as one of his finest works and a classic in the hard bop genre: Hank Mobley was part of the first wave of musicians who helped shape the hard bop sound, a style that blends bebop with blues, gospel, and R&B influences.

Mobley was known for his smooth, melodic playing, and while he didn't receive the same level of fame as contemporaries like John Coltrane or Sonny Rollins, he was respected for his consistency and lyrical improvisation. The album features an exceptional quartet of jazz legends: Hank Mobley, Art Blakey, Wynton Kelly and Paul Chambers: this quartet is especially notable because Mobley recorded with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and the rhythm section (Kelly and Chambers) was a part of the classic Miles Davis quintet at the time. Their tight interplay and experience shine throughout the record. "Soul Station" stands out because it encapsulates Mobley's mature, melodic sound and his ability to craft memorable, emotionally resonant music without relying on flash or pyrotechnics. It's a must-listen for any jazz enthusiast, and it's often recommended as a starting point for those exploring Mobley's extensive discography.

Album: Hank Mobley - Soul Station

Label: AudioNautes Recordings - AN-2610

Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo, 1-Step, Limited Edition, Import

Country: Italy

Released: 2026 - TBC

Genre: Jazz, Classical

Style: Bop

Tracklist:

1. Remember

2. This I Dig of You

3. Dig Dis

4. Split Feelin's

5. Soul Station

6. If I Should Lose You

Musician:

HANK MOBLEY - tenor saxophone
VITTON KELLY - piano
PAUL CHAMBERS - tenor saxophone
ART BLKEY - drums

Recorded February 7, 1960

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA - Recording Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder

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