The Blue Note Years: The Best of Hank Mobley (1996)

About this title: Part of Blue Note's quality series of artist samplers, The Best of Hank Mobley surveys the great tenor saxophonist's prime stretch from 1955-1965. Originally overshadowed by the likes of Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, and, of course, Coltrane, Mobley nevertheless gained the respect of his peers, thanks to his richly fluid phrasing and smooth, caramel tone -- in lieu of trying to impress you, he seduced you slowly from afar. And while one is advised to dive in directly with any one of his Blue Note discs -- especially Soul Station, No Room for Squares, and A Slice of the Top -- this ten-track ... read more

Tracks:

1. Avila and Tequila [Mobley]
2. Funk in Deep Freeze [Mobley]
3. Fin de l'Affaire [Mobley]
4. Take Your Pick [Mobley]
5. This I Dig of You [Mobley]
6. Smokin' [Mobley]
7. Recado Bossa Nova [Antonio/Ferreira]
8. No Room for Squares [Mobley]
9. The Turnaround [Mobley]
10. 3rd Time Around [Mobley]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.