“Soul Station” by Hank Mobley is a classic jazz album released in 1960. It is widely regarded as one of Mobley’s finest works and a quintessential example of hard bop. The album showcases Mobley’s smooth, lyrical tenor saxophone style and features a stellar lineup of musicians.
Personnel:
Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
Art Blakey – drums
Wynton Kelly – piano
Paul Chambers – bass
Tracklist:
Remember (Irving Berlin) – A beautiful ballad that opens the album with Mobley’s warm and inviting tone.
This I Dig of You (Hank Mobley) – A catchy, swinging tune that highlights Mobley’s compositional skills.
Dig Dis (Hank Mobley) – A bluesy number with a laid-back groove.
Split Feelin’s (Hank Mobley) – A complex piece with shifting moods and intricate solos.
Soul Station (Hank Mobley) – The title track, which is a standout with its memorable melody and soulful playing.
If I Should Lose You (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) – A poignant rendition of a classic standard.