Smokin' – Hank Mobley
An aptly-titled uptempo blues, with introduction and coda on all editions.
- Recording: Hank Mobley - Workout
- Recorded on: March 26, 1961
- Label: Blue Note (BLP 4080)
- Concert Key: B-flat
- Style: Swing (uptempo)
- Tenor Sax - Hank Mobley
- Guitar - Grant Green [only solos]
- Piano - Wynton Kelly
- Bass - Paul Chambers
- Drums - Philly Joe Jones
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Another fun, this time uptempo, Hank Mobley blues. Our audio excerpt starts with the melody, but all lead sheets also show Hank's intro and coda.
"Workout" was recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs.
Hank opened the "Workout" recording session with this "one take" blues. Just a little over a year before, Hank had recorded his classic album "Soul Station" (February 7, 1960). He also did another recording as a leader in November of 1960—"Roll Call" (November 13, 1960)—this time inviting the young Freddie Hubbard to play on his (Freddie's) first date with Art Blakey. During that period, the 1960s, great artists had many chances to record, thanks to the foresight and enthusiasm of record company owners. Here's a look at Hank's 1961 recording itinerary surrounding the "Workout" session.
-- January 15, 1961: "Whistle Stop" (Kenny Dorham)
-- February 2, 1961: "Together" (Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones)
-- March 7, 1961: "Someday My Prince Will Come" (Miles Davis) (also sessions on March 20 & 21)
-- March 26, 1961: "Workout" (Hank Mobley)
-- April 21 & 22, 1961: "Miles Davis In Person Friday Night At The Blackhawk, San Francisco, Vol.1 & 2"
-- May 19, 1961: "Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall"
Hank opened the "Workout" recording session with this "one take" blues. Just a little over a year before, Hank had recorded his classic album "Soul Station" (February 7, 1960). He also did another recording as a leader in November of 1960—"Roll Call" (November 13, 1960)—this time inviting the young Freddie Hubbard to play on his (Freddie's) first date with Art Blakey. During that period, the 1960s, great artists had many chances to record, thanks to the foresight and enthusiasm of record company owners. Here's a look at Hank's 1961 recording itinerary surrounding the "Workout" session.
-- January 15, 1961: "Whistle Stop" (Kenny Dorham)
-- February 2, 1961: "Together" (Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones)
-- March 7, 1961: "Someday My Prince Will Come" (Miles Davis) (also sessions on March 20 & 21)
-- March 26, 1961: "Workout" (Hank Mobley)
-- April 21 & 22, 1961: "Miles Davis In Person Friday Night At The Blackhawk, San Francisco, Vol.1 & 2"
-- May 19, 1961: "Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall"
Hank Mobley
July 7, 1930 – May 30, 1986
Hank Mobley is one of the most acclaimed tenor saxophonists in modern jazz history. He is recognized by musicians and critics alike as one of the most important and eloquent jazz instrumentalists of all time. He recorded well over 100 of his own original compositions and left an indelible mark on the post-bop jazz scene. Read more...