Hank Mobley and His All Stars

Hank Mobley and His All Stars is an album by American jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley, recorded on January 13, 1957, and released on Blue Note later that year. The quintet features vibraphonist Milt Jackson and Jazz Messengers rhythm section Horace Silver, Doug Watkins and Art Blakey.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow calls the album "an above-average effort from some of the best."

Track listing

All compositions by Hank Mobley

Side 1

1. "Reunion" – 6:55
2. "Ultra Marine" – 10:36

Side 2

1. "Don't Walk" – 7:50
2. "Lower Stratosphere" – 6:37
3. "Mobley's Musings" – 6:04

Personnel

Hank Mobley and His All Stars

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

Technical personnel

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering
• Reid Miles – design
• Francis Wolff – photography
• Leonard Feather – liner notes

References