Hank Mobley | |
|---|---|
 Mobley, c. 1956 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Henry Mobley |
| Born | July 7, 1930 Eastman, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 1986 (aged 55) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, hard bop, soul jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Tenor saxophone |
| Years active | 1949–1986 |
| Labels | Blue Note, Prestige, Savoy |
Henry Mobley (July 7, 1930 – May 30, 1986) was an American tenor saxophonist and composer.[1] Mobley was described by Leonard Feather as the "middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone",[2] 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."[3] Mobley's compositions include "Double Exposure", "Soul Station", and "Dig Dis".[4]
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 858. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ Cohen, Aaron (November 28, 2019). "Hank Mobley, The Master of Contrasts". downbeat.com. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ Proefrock, Stacia. "Hank Mobley: Soul Station". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
- ^ "Hank Mobley Best Songs List: Top, New, & Old". AllMusic. Retrieved April 13, 2022.