Hank Mobley Soul Station ( 180g vinyl LP) (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series )

Release date: 09-04-2021 (Originally released in 1960)

202 Blue note Reissued on 180GR vinyl As Part of Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series

-Soul Station, a quartet gem from 1960, is unusual for Hank in that for the first time since his 1955 debut his is the only horn. Mobley heads a group that includes pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Blakey; needless to say, a stellar rhythm section. This album features Hank Mobley at the peak of his powers, taking lengthy solos full of passion and drive, balancing exciting ideas with a thoughtful approach. His four originals include his most famous composition, "This I Dig Of You," which he squeezes for every ounce of its expressive power. Hank plays with heartbreaking lyricism on the two standards "If I Should Lose You and “Remember” and creates masterful statements throughout this essential set. If proof were ever needed of Hank Mobley's greatness, Soul Station is perfect evidence!

Tracks:
A1. Remember
A2. This I Dig of You
A3. Dig Dis

B1. Split Feelin's
B2. Soul Station
B3. If I Should Lose You

Credits:
Hank Mobley (tenor saxophone)
Wynton Kelly (piano)
Paul Chambers (bass)
Art Blakey (drums)