The Jazz Message

The Jazz Message is an album by jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley released on the Savoy label in 1956. It was recorded on February 8, 1956, and features performances by Mobley, Donald Byrd, Ronnie Ball, Horace Silver, Doug Watkins, Wendell Marshall, John LaPorta and Kenny Clarke. It was not issued as a Hank Mobley leader album until the CD era.

Track listing

1. "There Will Never Be Another You" (Gordon, Warren) – 5:51
2. "Cattin'" – 4:38
3. "Madeline" – 4:42
4. "When I Fall in Love" (Heyman, Young) – 3:47
5. "Budo" (Davis, Powell) – 7:32
6. "I Married an Angel" (Hart, Rodgers) – 7:00
7. "The Jazz Message (Freedom for All)" (Cadena) – 8:00

Recorded on January 30 (tracks 5–7) & February 8 (tracks 1–4), 1956.

Personnel

• Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone (1–4)
• John LaPorta – alto saxophone (5–7)
• Donald Byrd – trumpet except track 3
• Ronnie Ball (1–4), Horace Silver (5–7) – piano
• Doug Watkins (1–4), Wendell Marshall (5–7) – bass
• Kenny Clarke – drums

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