Hank Mobley
American jazz saxophonist and composer (1930–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Hank Mobley?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Henry Mobley (July 7, 1930 – May 30, 1986) was an American tenor saxophonist and composer.[1] Mobley was described by Leonard Feather as the "middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone",[2] a metaphor used to describe his tone, that was neither as aggressive as John Coltrane nor as mellow as Lester Young, and his style that was laid-back, subtle and melodic, especially in contrast with players such as Coltrane and Sonny Rollins. The critic Stacia Proefrock claimed him "one of the most underrated musicians of the bop era."[3] Mobley's compositions include "Double Exposure", "Soul Station", and "Dig Dis".[4]
Quick Facts Background information, Birth name ...
Hank Mobley | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Birth name | Henry Mobley |
Born | (1930-07-07)July 7, 1930 Eastman, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | May 30, 1986(1986-05-30) (aged 55) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, hard bop, soul jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone |
Years active | 1949–1986 |
Labels | Blue Note, Prestige, Savoy |
Close