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Hank Mobley

Jazz (Hard Bop)·Music·established·United States
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Established — but their quality outshines their fame
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Hank Mobley (Henry Mobley) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and key figure in hard bop, closely associated with Blue Note Records. He performed and recorded with major jazz artists including Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, and the Miles Davis Quintet, following early roots in R&B backing bands in New Jersey.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Key figure in the hard bop jazz movement
  • Released 'Soul Station' (1960), widely regarded as one of the most beloved and definitive Blue Note recordings
  • Recorded extensively for Blue Note Records including the acclaimed BN-1568 self-titled album, called a 'bona-fide jazz classic'
WHAT FANS SAY (7)

Soul Station, one of my favorites<3

Last.fm user · lastfm

One of my new year's resolutions is to listen to more Hank Mobley in 2024. Every time one of his tracks come on, I am reminded of just how talented this man was!

Last.fm user · lastfm

Definitely talented and underappreciated

Last.fm user · lastfm

The epitome of "cool."

Last.fm user · lastfm

Hank Mobley with Art Blakley & The Jazz Messengers what-a-treat to behold.those were the days!

Last.fm user · lastfm

one of the best ever on the tenor

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Hank Mobley underrated?

Hank Mobley has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 44 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including key figure in the hard bop jazz movement.

Q:What genre is Hank Mobley?

Hank Mobley works in Jazz (Hard Bop) originating from United States (New Jersey). As a music artist at the "established" level, Hank Mobley has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Jazz (Hard Bop) scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Hank Mobley have?

Hank Mobley has approximately 165 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 2 YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Hank Mobley?

Fans of Hank Mobley often also enjoy Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Johnny Griffin, Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins. These artists share common ground in the Jazz (Hard Bop) space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Hank Mobley's approach to jazz (hard bop), these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Hank Mobley more famous?

With a Gap Score of 44/100, Hank Mobley's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: with 165 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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