Hank Mobley - The Complete Blue Note Sessions 1963-70 [2019] (8 x CDs)

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Hank Mobley - The Complete Blue Note Sessions 1963-70 [2019] (8 x CDs)

Issued in December 2019 by Mosaic Records, The Complete Hank Mobley Blue Note Sessions 1963‑70 is an eight‑CD box set that captures the tenor saxophonist’s final, fertile years with the label. Mosaic, long revered for its archival rigor, presents these recordings in a numbered limited-edition set. For collectors, the set is both a preservation of Mobley’s artistry and a testament to Mosaic’s commitment to documenting the Blue Note legacy.

Mobley’s reputation has often been overshadowed by contemporaries like Coltrane or Rollins, yet these sessions reveal his distinctive voice, lyrical, balanced, and deeply rooted in hard bop. Across each CD, one hears the evolution of his writing and playing, the crisp swing of No Room for Squares (1963), the soulful grooves of The Turnaround (1965), and the exploratory textures of A Caddy for Daddy (1965). Later sessions, such as High Voltage and Reach Out! (1968), show Mobley adapting to changing tastes while retaining his melodic clarity. The box set also includes alternate takes, offering insight into his improvisational process and the subtle shifts that defined his studio craft.

The personnel list reads like a who’s who of Blue Note’s golden era. Lee Morgan, Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, and Billy Higgins all contribute, underscoring Mobley’s central role in the label’s ecosystem. These collaborations highlight his gift for blending with fiery trumpeters and pianists while maintaining his own understated authority. Mosaic’s presentation ensures that every nuance, whether in Mobley’s supple phrasing or the rhythmic drive of his sidemen, is preserved for serious listening.

For collectors, the rarity lies not only in the limited pressing but in the completeness of the documentation. By spanning 1963 to 1970, the set bridges Mobley’s mid‑career peak and his later, less celebrated output, reframing him as a consistent innovator rather than a transitional figure. It is both a historical archive and a listening journey, inviting rediscovery of a tenor voice too often undervalued in jazz history. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Hank Mobley - Up a Step 8:32

02 Hank Mobley - Old World, New Imports 6:09

03 Hank Mobley - East of the Village 6:44

04 Hank Mobley - The Good Life 5:09

05 Hank Mobley - The Feelin's Good 5:38

06 Hank Mobley - Yes Indeed 5:33

07 Hank Mobley - Three Way Split 7:50

08 Hank Mobley - Carolyn 5:32

09 Hank Mobley - No Room for Squares 6:58

10 Hank Mobley - Me 'n You 7:19

11 Hank Mobley - Comin' Back 6:23

12 Hank Mobley - Syrup and Biscuits 5:35

CD2

01 Hank Mobley - Me 'n You (alternate take) 7:36

02 Hank Mobley - Carolyn (alternate take) 5:36

03 Hank Mobley - No Room for Squares (alternate take) 6:45

04 Hank Mobley - The Turnaround 8:17

05 Hank Mobley - Straight Ahead 7:02

06 Hank Mobley - My Sin 6:54

07 Hank Mobley - Pat 'n Chat 6:28

08 Hank Mobley - Third Time Around 6:23

09 Hank Mobley - Hank's Waltz 7:39

CD3

01 Hank Mobley - The Dip 7:55

02 Hank Mobley - Recado Bossa Nova 8:12

03 Hank Mobley - The Break Through 5:52

04 Hank Mobley - The Vamp 8:21

05 Hank Mobley - I See Your Face Before Me 5:30

06 Hank Mobley - Ballin' 6:51

07 Hank Mobley - A Caddy for Daddy 9:20

08 Hank Mobley - The Morning After 9:43

CD4

01 Hank Mobley - Venus di Mildew 7:12

02 Hank Mobley - Ace Deuce Trey 7:15

03 Hank Mobley - Third Time Around 6:16

04 Hank Mobley - Hank's Other Bag 7:14

05 Hank Mobley - There's a Lull in My Life 5:25

06 Hank Mobley - A Slice of the Top 9:42

07 Hank Mobley - Cute 'n Pretty 7:37

08 Hank Mobley - A Touch of Blue 8:47

CD5

01 Hank Mobley - Straight No Filter 5:56

02 Hank Mobley - Chain Reaction 11:01

03 Hank Mobley - Soft Impressions 4:47

04 Hank Mobley - An Aperitif 6:54

05 Hank Mobley - Don't Cry, Just Sigh 6:53

06 Hank Mobley - The Steppin' Stone 5:38

07 Hank Mobley - Third Season 6:46

08 Hank Mobley - Boss Bossa 5:13

09 Hank Mobley - Give Me That Feelin' 6:32

10 Hank Mobley - Don't Cry, Just Sigh (alternate take) 6:51

CD6

01 Hank Mobley - A Dab of This and That 5:13

02 Hank Mobley - Far Away Lands 5:34

03 Hank Mobley - No Argument 6:32

04 Hank Mobley - The Hippity Hop 5:40

05 Hank Mobley - Bossa for Baby 6:07

06 Hank Mobley - Soul Time 6:53

07 Hank Mobley - High Voltage 8:08

08 Hank Mobley - Two and One 6:08

09 Hank Mobley - No More Goodbys 5:41

10 Hank Mobley - Advance Notice 5:57

11 Hank Mobley - Bossa de Luxe 7:29

12 Hank Mobley - Flirty Gerty 7:01

CD7

01 Hank Mobley - Reach Out (I'll Be There) 6:48

02 Hank Mobley - Up, Over and Out 5:53

03 Hank Mobley - Lookin' East 5:18

04 Hank Mobley - Goin' Out of My Head 7:27

05 Hank Mobley - Good Pickin's 5:31

06 Hank Mobley - Beverly 7:03

07 Hank Mobley - The Flip 9:03

08 Hank Mobley - Feelin' Folksy 8:29

09 Hank Mobley - Snappin' Out 7:11

10 Hank Mobley - 18th Hole 6:00

11 Hank Mobley - Early Morning Stroll 6:52

CD8

01 Hank Mobley - Suite: Thinking of Home, The Flight, Home at Last 10:05

02 Hank Mobley - Justine 13:06

03 Hank Mobley - You Gotta Hit It 5:34

04 Hank Mobley - Gayle's Groove 5:33

05 Hank Mobley - Talk About Gittin' It 8:40

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