Hank Mobley Quartet

Hank Mobley Quartet is the debut ten-inch LP by American jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley, recorded on March 27, 1955 and released on Blue Note later that year. The quartet features rhythm section Horace Silver, Doug Watkins and Art Blakey.

Release history

The album was released on CD only in Japan, as a limited edition.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn states, "This debut of Mobley on Blue Note includes Horace Silver on piano and Doug Watkins on bass, plus someone named Art Blakey on drums."

Track listing

All compositions by Hank Mobley, except as indicated.

Side 1

1. "Hank's Prank" – 4:31
2. "My Sin" – 3:50
3. "Avila and Tequila" – 4:31

Side 2

1. "Walkin' the Fence" – 3:38
2. "Love for Sale" (Porter) – 4:31
3. "Just Coolin'" – 4:10

Personnel

Hank Mobley Quartet

• Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
• Horace Silver – piano
• Doug Watkins – bass
• Art Blakey – drums

Technical personnel

• Alfred Lion – producer (uncredited)
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer
• John Hermansader, Reid Miles – design
• Francis Wolff – photography
• Eugene St. Jean – liner notes

References